Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, Paris, 1850
Violin: 49650
Labeled, "Jean Baptiste Vuillaume à Paris, Rue Croix des Petits Champs."
Back: One-piece
Top: of medium grain on the bass side, opening out to broad grain in the center and on the treble side
Scroll: of medium curl
Ribs: of broad curl
Varnish: Red-brown on a golden ground
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Provenance
in 1969 | Sold by Sotheby's |
from 1969 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1971)
- Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1928)
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References
- Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 22, 1984, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 27, 1969, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)