Alessandro D'Espine, Turin, 1830
Violin: 47826
Labeled, "Alexandre D'Espine fecit Taurini 1830."
Back: Two-piece of broad irregular curl descending from the joint
Top: of medium grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of medium curl
Ribs: of medium curl
Varnish: Orange-brown
Length of back: 36.0 cm
References
Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 8-9, 1978, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)