Andrea Guarneri, Cremona, c. 1670, the ''ex Michael Tree''
Violin: 69118
Labeled, "Andreas Guarneris fecit Cremone sub titulo Sanctae Teresiae, 1670."
Bearing a brand to the button.
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple, with narrow width flame slightly descending from center seam
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow width grain broadening towards the edges
Scroll: of similar wood
Ribs: of similar wood
Varnish: golden brown
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Upper bouts: 16.5 cm
Middle bouts: 11.1 cm
Lower bouts: 20.4 cm
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Provenance
| until 1964 | Max Möller & Son |
| 1964-1966 | Rembert Wurlitzer Inc. |
| from 1966 | Current owner |
Known players
Michael Tree
Certificates & Documents
- Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (2025) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1664 and 1659, respectively.
Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1966)
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References
- Private Archives - 10842, Wurlitzer