Carlo Antonio Testore, Milan, 1730
Violin: 45293
Unlabeled; branded internally with the device of a double-headed eagle.
Back: Two-piece of faint narrow curl ascending from the joint; edged with inked simulated purfling
Top: of fine grain on the flanks of the bass side, opening out towards the center and treble flanks
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of more pronounced narrow curl
Varnish: Red-brown
Length of back: 35.9 cm
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: E. R. Voigt & Son, London (1963)- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1892)
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References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 23-25, 1988, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 23-25, 1988, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
