Giovanni Battista Grancino I, Milan, c. 1700
Cello: 62636
Labeled, "Giovanni Grancino in Contrada, Largha di Milano al segno della Corona 1697."
Back: in two pieces of platanus with faint flame.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium grain broadening toward the edges.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of an orangish brown color.
Length of back: 76.5 cm (30 1/8 inches)
Upper bouts: 34.5 cm
Middle bouts: 23.9 cm
Lower bouts: 44.6 cm
Provenance
| until 2013 | Anonymous |
| in 2013 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2013 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Peter Ratcliff, London (2013) Confirms the youngest rings of the treble and bass sides of the top as 1691 and 1694 respectively. A written report is available for purchase.- Certificate: Étienne Vatelot (photocopy), Paris (1961)
Certificate: Peter Ratcliff, London (2013) Confirms the youngest rings of the treble and bass sides of the top as 1691 and 1694 respectively. A written report is available for purchase.
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