William Forster II or Sr, London, c. 1780
Cello: 91228
Labeled, "Will.m Forster."
Back: in two pieces of semi-slab cut maple with faint narrow-width flame descending from the center seam.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow-width grain broadening toward the edges.
Scroll: of plainer maple.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of a reddish orange-brown color.
Length of back: 73.4 cm
Upper bouts: 33.8 cm
Middle bouts: 24.4 cm
Lower bouts: 43.6 cm
Provenance
| in 1999 | Sold by John & Arthur Beare |
| from 1999 | Anonymous |
| in 2020 | Anonymous |
| until 2021 | Anonymous |
| in 2021 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2021 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2021)- Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1999)
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2021)
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