Francesco Rugeri, Cremona, c. 1680
Violin: 72469
Labeled, "Francesco Rugieri detto il Per Cremona 1693."
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with medium flame descending slightly from the center seam.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium grain broadening toward the edges.
Scroll: of plainer maple.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of a reddish brown color.
Length of back: 35.1 cm
Upper bouts: 16.0 cm
Middle bouts: 10.9 cm
Lower bouts: 19.7 cm
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Provenance
| in 1947 | Anonymous |
| until 2015 | Anonymous |
| in 2015 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2015 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2015) Dates the latest ring of bass and treble sides as 1664 and 1667 respectively. Written report available for purchase upon request
Certificate: Max Möller & Son, Amsterdam (1965)- Certificate: Silvestre & Maucotel, Paris (1947)
Certificate: Max Möller & Son, Amsterdam (1965)
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