Lorenzo & Tomaso Carcassi, Florence, 1771
Violin: 45449
Labeled, "Lor.° E. Tom.° Carcassi In Firenze nell'Anno 1771, A;;'Insegna del Giglio."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl descending from the joint
Top: of medium grain
Scroll: of fainter medium curl
Ribs: of curl similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1987)
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References
- Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 11, 1992, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)