Bernardo Calcagno, Genoa, c. 1740
Cello: 45551
Labeled, "Bernardus Calcanius Fecit Genu 1743."
Back: Two-piece of medium to broad curl descending from the joint
Top: of pronounced medium grain
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of curl similar to back
Varnish: Golden-orange
Length of back: 74.7 cm
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Certificate: Max Möller & Son, Amsterdam (1978) With photographs attached.
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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, July 1, 1993, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)