Jacques Boquay, Paris, date unknown
Violin: 55248
Labeled, "Matteo Goffriller / Fece in Venetia Anno 1735."
Back: Two-piece
Length of back: 35.8 cm
Provenance
in 1985 | Sold by Sotheby Parke Bernet |
... | ... |
in 1992 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: William Moennig & Son, Philadelphia, PA (1984) Attributes the instrument to Boquay.
- Certificate: Albert Arnold Ltd. (1950) "Goffriller school. . ."
- Certificate: Dykes & Sons, London (1947) Attributes the instrument to Goffriller.
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References
- Sotheby Parke Bernet Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 19, 1985, New York, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, New York (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 20, 1992, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)