Giovanni Paolo Maggini, Brescia, c. 1620
Violin: 87538
Labeled, "Gio Paolo Maggini in Brescia."
The head probably later. Dimensions reduced.
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple, with narrow-width, mainly horizontal flame.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow-width grain broadening towards the edges.
Scroll: of plainer maple.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of a dark reddish-brown color.
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 16.6 cm
Middle bouts: 11.3 cm
Lower bouts: 20.8 cm
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Provenance
| in 1954 | Sold by William Lewis & Son |
| from 1954 | Anonymous |
| until 2019 | Anonymous |
| in 2019 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2019 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, London (2019)- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2019) Dating the latest rings of the treble and bass sides to 1506 and 1495, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.
- Letter certificate: William Lewis & Son, Chicago, IL (1954)
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