Francesco Rugeri, Cremona, 1694, the 'ex-Partello'
Violin: 40215
Labeled, "Francesco Regeri detto il Per in Cremona 1694."
Back: Two-piece of small curl ascending from the joint
Scroll: of slightly broader and fainter curl
Ribs: of slightly broader and fainter curl
Varnish: Reddish
Length of back: 34.5 cm
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Provenance
| from 1901 | Alfred E. Hill |
| until 1920 | Dwight J. Partello |
| until 1922 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1922 | Dr. W. J. Leyds |
| in 1924 | Sold by Lyon & Healy |
| ... | ... |
| from 1939 | Anonymous |
| in 1975 | Sold by Sotheby's |
| ... | ... |
| in 2006 | Sold by Christie's |
| 2006-2014 | Anonymous |
| in 2014 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2014 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Letter: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1939) describing the instrument as 'an exceptionally well preserved and characteristic example of the maker's work'.
Certificate: Alfred E. Hill, London (1939) Alfred Hill recalls that "this instrument was purchased, personally, by me in Milan in 1901...from an Italian nobleman residing in one of those fine houses in the vicinity of the Cathedral.' He goes on to describe the violin as 'a charming example of the maker in an exceptionally good state of preservation."
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References
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 8, 2006, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)- Lyon & Healy Rare Old Violins, Violas & Violoncellos (August, 1924), Lyon & Healy, Chicago (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, July 17, 1975, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 14 & 16, 2000, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)