Giovanni Francesco Pressenda, Turin, 1833
Violin: 47924
Labeled, "Joannes Franciscus Pressenda q. Raphael fecit Taurini anno Domini 1833."
Back: One-piece
Top: of medium, open grain
Scroll: of medium curl and bearing substantial traces of the original black paintwork to the edges
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Orange-red
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Provenance
| in 1992 | Sold by Sotheby's |
References
Liuteria Italiana: Volume IV, 1800-1950: 150 Years of Violinmaking in Piedmont, Eric Blot, Eric Blot Edizioni, Cremona (illustrated)- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 5 & 26, 1992, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)