François-Louis Pique, Paris, c. 1800-1900
Violin: 48727
Bearing a manuscript label, almost illegible: "Pique, rue de Grènelle, St. Honoré ****** Paris."
Back: One-piece of medium curl ascending from left to right
Top: of medium grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red-brown on a golden ground
Length of back: 35.7 cm
References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 11, 1992, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 11, 1992, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
