Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume, Paris, 1850
Violin: 50544
Labeled, "Maggini. . ."
Back: One-piece; double-purfled
Top: of medium to open grain
Scroll: almost plain
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 36.6 cm
Notes:
"This instrument was performed upon by the winner of the Brahms prize at Aspen in July 1987. . ."Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 22, 1989, London, Christie's, Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 22, 1989, London, London
Certificates & Documents
- Insurance valuation: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1986)
- Certificate: Étienne Vatelot, Paris (1983)
- Certificate: Chardon & Fils, Paris (1944)
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References
- Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 22, 1989, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)
- Phillip's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 22, 1989, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)