Giovanni Francesco Pressenda, Turin, 1827
Violin: 59469
Labeled, "Joannes Franciscus Pressenda q. Raphael, fecit Taurini anno domini 1827."
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with narrow-width flame descending slightly from the center seam.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow-width grain broadening toward the edges.
Scroll: of slightly plainer maple.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of a reddish orange-brown color.
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 16.7 cm
Middle bouts: 11.0 cm
Lower bouts: 20.8 cm
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Provenance
in 1970 | Sold by W. E. Hill & Sons |
from 1970 | Anonymous |
in 1983 | Sold by W. E. Hill & Sons |
1983-2020 | Adrian Reed |
in 2020 | Sold by Tarisio Private Sales |
from 2020 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1983)
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References
- W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)