Francesco Rugeri, Cremona, 1660
Violin: 45288
Labeled, "Francescus Rugerius Alumnus Nicolai Amati fecit Cremonæ 1663."
Back: One-piece cut on the slab of horizontal medium to narrow curl
Top: of fine to medium grain, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: plain
Ribs: quarter-cut of medium curl
Varnish: Red-brown
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1946) States that the head is contemporary Italian work.
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References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 23-25, 1988, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)