Hendrik Jacobs, Amsterdam, 1695
Violin: 52677
Labeled, "JOFREDUS CAPPA FECIT SALVTVS ANNO 16__."
Back: Two-piece
Varnish: Orange-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 16.6 cm
Middle bouts: 11.2 cm
Lower bouts: 20.6 cm
Provenance
| in 2008 | Sold by Christie's |
| in 2008 | Alexander Harper |
| in 2009 | Current owner |
Known players
Gabriel Schaff
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Christophe Landon Rare Violins, New York, NY (2008) #80808: "made . . . In collaboration with his stepson Piter Rombouts. . ."- Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (2000) #5502.
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References
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 10, 2008, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)- Correspondence with Gabriel Schaff, August, 2009
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, Box 25 (illustrated)