Matteo Goffriller, Venice, c. 1710
Violin: 96345
Labeled, "Mattio Goffriller, fece in Venetia anno 1710."
Back: in two pieces of semi-slab cut maple with medium width, mainly horizontal flame.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow-width grain.
Scroll: possibly original and of plainer wood.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of a golden orange-brown color.
Length of back: 34.8 cm
Upper bouts: 16.3 cm
Middle bouts: 10.9 cm
Lower bouts: 19.9 cm
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Provenance
| in 2009 | Sold by John & Arthur Beare |
| ... | ... |
| in 2021 | Sold by Tarisio |
| in 2021 | Anonymous |
| Roger N. Chittolini |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, London (2021)- Certificate: John & Arthur Beare (photocopy), London (2009)
- Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (2009) . . . scroll probably original.
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References
Brompton's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 3, 2011, London, London (illustrated)- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)