Santo Serafin, Venice, 1725
Violin: 45349
Labeled, "Sanctus Seraphin Utinensis fecit Venetijs Ann 1755."
Back: One-piece of medium curl descending from left to right
Top: later; of medium grain broadening towards the flanks
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back; one-piece bottom rib, branded with "Santo Seraphin" by the tailpin
Varnish: Orange-brown
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Dario D'Attili, Dumont, NJ (1977) States that the table is the work of Giovanni Battista Ceruti, Cremona, circa 1800, made as a repair.
Certificate: Dario D'Attili, Dumont, NJ (1977) States that the table is the work of Giovanni Battista Ceruti, Cremona, circa 1800, made as a repair.Cozio holds copies of many certificates and other documents, some of which are available to view on request. Please contact us if you wish to view a particular document. (Note that we do not always have permission to share documents.)
References
Sotheby's Stringed Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 1987, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Stringed Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 1987, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
