Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, Turin, 1771
Violin: 45384
Labeled, "Joannes Baptista Guadagnini / Cremonensis fecit Taurini."
Back: One-piece cut on the slab marked by small figure; there is a small crack by the sound-post
Top: of fine grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of broader figure
Varnish: Golden-red-brown
Length of back: 35.3 cm
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Provenance
in 1982 | Sold by Christie's |
Certificates & Documents
- Insurance valuation: Max Möller & Son, Amsterdam (1968)
- Insurance valuation: Johann Stuber, The Hague (1954)
Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1910)
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References
Christie's Fine Printed Music and Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 2, 1982, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)
Italian Violin Makers (2001), Teruhiko Sato, Nippon Gengakki, Tokyo (illustrated)