Giovanni Francesco Pressenda, Turin, 1828
Violin: 47785
Labeled, "Joannes Franciscus Pressenda q Raphael / fecit Taurini anno Domini 1828" and bearing the catalog number 6723 internally.
Back: One-piece of medium to narrow curl
Top: of fine grain at the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red-brown over a golden ground
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Provenance
| until 1922 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1922 | Mrs. H. Sheets |
| in 2002 | Sold by Christie's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Bein & Fushi, Inc, Chicago, IL (1990)
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References
- Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 13, 2002, London, Christie's, Christie's, London