Jacob Stainer, Absam, 1655
Violin: 45300
Labeled, "Jacobus Stainer in Absam prope Oenipontum 1655."
Back: One-piece of medium curl, horizontal in the upper bouts and descending slightly from left to right in the lower bouts
Top: of medium grain in the center, opening out slightly towards the flanks
Scroll: of faint medium to broad curl
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 16.4 cm
Middle bouts: 11.3 cm
Lower bouts: 20.2 cm
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Provenance
| in 1990 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Dario D'Attili, Dumont, NJ (1989) With photos attached.
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References
Brobst Violin Shop, Dec 2019- Brobst Violin Shop - Fine Violins
Skinner's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 11, 1990, Boston, Skinner, Skinner, Boston (illustrated)- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 23-25, 1988, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)