Michele Deconet, Venice, 1754
Violin: 49245
Labeled, "Micael Deconet Fecit Venetiis 1754."
Back: One-piece
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Notes:
". . .is the property of a celebrated Violinist, scion of a notable Italian musical family."Bonhams Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 5, 2007, London, Bonhams, Bonhams Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 5, 2007, London, London
Provenance
| in 2007 | Sold by Bonhams |
Certificates & Documents
- Dendrochronology report: John C. Topham, Surrey (2007) "Both sides of the table cross-match sequences taken from many instruments mainly of Italian origin……both sides of the table match a 1731 Domenico Montagnana. The bass side of the table matches; A Violin by Antonio Stradivari 1732. A Violin by Guarneri del Gesu 1742 (The Lord Wilton). The treble side of the table matches; A Violin by Matteo Goffriller. A Violin by Nicolas Gagliano 1735. A Violin by Guarneri del Gesu 1741 (The Kanarievogel)."
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References
Bonhams Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 5, 2007, London, Bonhams, Bonhams, London (illustrated)