Jean-François Aldric, Paris, 1798
Violin: 51368
Labeled, "Aldric Luthier, rue de Bussi, Faubourg St. Germain, vis-à-vis la rue des Boucheries No 995 Anno 1798 à Paris."
Back: One-piece
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Notes:
"Formerly the property of the 18th Century composer and violin virtuoso Francois Hippolite Bartelemon from whom the present owner is descended. Bartelemon, of whom Dr. Burney wrote in glowing terms, was born in 1741 in Bordeaux but made his career chiefly in England. He was related to Dr. Arne through his wife and was a close friend of Joseph Haydn. He died in 1808."Sotheby's Good Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, July 1, 1976, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's Good Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, July 1, 1976, London, London
Provenance
| Francois Hippolite Bartelemon | |
| in 1976 | Sold by Sotheby's |
References
Sotheby's Good Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, July 1, 1976, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)