William Forster II or Sr, London, c. 1780
Cello: 11749
Labeled, "Will M. Forster 1780."
Back: in two pieces of semi-slab cut maple with narrow-width, mainly horizontal flame.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium-width grain broadening toward the edges.
Ribs: of quarter cut maple.
Varnish: of a red orange-brown color.
Length of back: 73.8 cm
Upper bouts: 34.2 cm
Middle bouts: 23.5 cm
Lower bouts: 43.9 cm
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Provenance
| until 2007 | Anonymous |
| in 2007 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2007 | Anonymous |
| until 2022 | Anonymous |
| in 2022 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2022 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2022)- Certificate: William Moennig & Son (photocopy), Philadelphia, PA (1961)
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons (photocopy), London (1947)
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References
- Tarisio Fine Instruments & Bows Auction Catalog, April 15-May 9, 2007, Tarisio, Tarisio, New York