Gioffredo Cappa, Saluzzo, date unknown
Violin: 45442
Labeled, "Nicolaus Amati Cremonae, Hieronymus / Fil, ac Antonius Nepos fecit 1661."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl
Top: of fine grain
Scroll: of faint narrow curl
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden brown
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Provenance
| in 1984 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: John Friedrich & Bro., New York, NY (1920) Attributes the instrument to Nicolai Amati.- Certificate: Lyon & Healy, Chicago, IL Attributes the instrument to Nicolo Amati.
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References
Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, December 18, 1984, New York, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, New York (illustrated)