Lorenzo & Tomaso Carcassi, Florence, c. 1745
Violin: 66469
Labeled, "Lor. e Tom. Carcassi, in Firenze nell' Anno 1745, All' Insegna del Giglio."
The head probably original.
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with medium flame descending slightly from the center seam.
Top: of two pieces of spruce with medium width grain, broadening toward the edges.
Scroll: of plain maple.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of an orangish brown color.
Length of back: 35.2 cm
Upper bouts: 16.2 cm
Middle bouts: 11.3 cm
Lower bouts: 20.1 cm
Provenance
| in 1960 | Sold by William Lewis & Son |
| from 1960 | Anonymous |
| until 2014 | Anonymous |
| in 2014 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2014 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: William Lewis & Son, Chicago, IL (1960)
Certificate: William Lewis & Son, Chicago, IL (1960)
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