Carl Becker Sr., Chicago, IL, 1951
Violin: 77557
Labeled, "Carl Becker and Son, Associated with William Lewis & Son, No. 539 Chicago, 1951."
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with narrow flame descending slightly from the center joint.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium width grain.
Ribs: and head of similar wood.
Varnish: of a brown orange color.
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Upper bouts: 16.8 cm
Middle bouts: 11.2 cm
Lower bouts: 20.8 cm
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Provenance
| in 1999 | Sold by Carl Becker & Son |
| ... | ... |
| in 2011 | Sold by Christie's |
| in 1999 | Anonymous |
| ... | ... |
| in 2015 | Anonymous |
| in 2017 | Anonymous |
| until 2018 | Anonymous |
| in 2018 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2018 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2018)- Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2018)
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2018)Cozio holds copies of many certificates and other documents, some of which are available to view on request. Please contact us if you wish to view a particular document. (Note that we do not always have permission to share documents.)
References
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 14, 2011, New York, Christie's, Christie's (illustrated)
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 14, 2011, New York, Christie's, Christie's (illustrated)
