Giovanni Battista Grancino II, Milan, 1720
Violin: 40820
Labeled, "Giovanni Grancino in Contrada / Largha di Milano al segno / della Corona 1720."
Back: One-piece of medium curl
Top: of fine to medium grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Gold orange
Length of back: 35.8 cm
Upper bouts: 16.7 cm
Middle bouts: 11.2 cm
Lower bouts: 20.8 cm
Provenance
| until 2000 | Jacques Français |
| from 2000 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (2000) #5510.- Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1969)
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References
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 5, 2000, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)