Santo Serafin, Venice, 1743, the 'Boris Schwarz'
Violin: 46233
Labeled, "Sanctus Seraphin, Utensis Fecit, Venetiis 1743" and bearing the maker's stamp at the bottom bout.
Back: in one-piece of maple of broad strong curl.
Top: in two pieces of spruce of medium width grain.
Scroll: of wood similar to back.
Ribs: of wood similar to back.
Varnish: of a gold-orange color.
Length of back: 35.2 cm
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Provenance
| Sold by Emil Herrmann, New York | |
| in 1930 | Sold by Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. |
| from 1930 | George Rauer |
| in 1950 | Boris Schwarz |
| until 1992 | Anonymous |
| in 1992 | Sold by Skinner |
| 1992-2014 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1963)- Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY (1941)
- Certificate: Hamma & Co., Stuttgart (1913)
Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1963)Cozio holds copies of many certificates and other documents, some of which are available to view on request. Please contact us if you wish to view a particular document. (Note that we do not always have permission to share documents.)
References
- Private Archives - 10842
Skinner's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 17, 1992, Boston, Skinner, Skinner, Boston (illustrated)- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)
Skinner's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 17, 1992, Boston, Skinner, Skinner, Boston (illustrated)
