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)
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References
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 14, 2011, New York, Christie's, Christie's (illustrated)