Santo Serafin, Venice, 1740
Violin: 45367
Labeled, "Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1713" and branded "Santo Serafin" by the tailpin.
Back: Two-piece
Length of back: 36.0 cm
Upper bouts: 16.6 cm
Middle bouts: 11.1 cm
Lower bouts: 20.5 cm
References
- The Strad, August, 2004, John Dilworth, Newsquest Specialist Media, London (illustrated)
- Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 30, 2004, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Violin and Lute Makers of Venice, Stefano Pio, Venice Research, Venice (illustrated)