Gioffredo Cappa, Saluzzo, c. 1705
Violin: 26551
Labeled, "Iofredus Cappa Fecit Salutus Anno 1675."
Back: in two pieces of semi-slab cut maple with narrow to medium-width flame descending slightly from the center seam.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow-width grain broadening toward the edges.
Scroll: of similar wood.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of a golden orange-brown color.
Length of back: 35.2 cm
Upper bouts: 16.4 cm
Middle bouts: 10.7 cm
Lower bouts: 20.2 cm
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Provenance
| in c. 1960 | Anonymous |
| ... | ... |
| in 1988 | Sold by William Moennig & Son |
| from 1988 | Anonymous |
| in 2022 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2022)- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2022) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1697 and 1699, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.
- Certificate: William Moennig & Son, Philadelphia, PA (1988)
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2022)
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References
- Private Archives - 10746