Carlo Antonio Testore, Milan, date unknown
Violin: 45412
Bearing a facsimile label, "Carlo Antonio Testore figlio maggiore / del fu Carlo Giuseppe in Contrada lar- / ga al segno dell' Aquila Milano 1740."
Back: One-piece of broad irregular curl
Top: of wide grain, narrowing towards the flanks
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.3 cm
Provenance
in 1980 | Sold by Christie's |
References
- Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 21, 1980, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)