Barak Norman, London, 1718
Bass Viol: 59778
Labeled, "Barak Norman at the Bass Violin, St. Pauls Church-y: London Fecit 1718."
Back: Two-piece of horizontal medium to narrow curl decorated with a geometrical design of purfling in the centre
Scroll: later pegbox of plain wood carved and pierced and surmounted by a cherub's head
Length of back: 68.7 cm
Provenance
in 1980 | Sold by Sotheby's |
References
- Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 22, 1980, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 13 & 21, 2001, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)