Pietro Guarneri of Mantua, Mantua, 1707
Violin: 40349
Labeled, "Petrus Guarnerius Cremonensis fecit / Mantuae sub tit. Sanctæ Teresiæ 1707."
Back: Two-piece of irregular curl
Top: of medium grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red-gold over a lighter ground
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Provenance
| until 1894 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1894 | Alfred Mitchell |
| Jeffreys | |
| in 1931 | Mrs Bingham |
| until 1986 | Jonathan Bingham |
| Bernard Goldblatt | |
| in 1986 | Sold by Christie's |
Certificates & Documents
Letter: Alfred E. Hill, London (1932) To Mrs. Bingham.- Letter: Arthur F. Hill, London (1894) To Alfred Mitchell.
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1894)
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References
Christie's Important Musical Instruments and Printed Music Auction Catalog, November 11, 1986, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)- The Violin Makers of the Guarneri Family, W. Henry, Arthur F. & Alfred E. Hill, William E. Hill & Sons, London, 1931