Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, Parma, 1770, the 'Vardi'
Violin: 40821
Labeled, "Joannes Baptista Guadagnini, Cremonensis Fecit Parmae, Serviens C. S. R 1770."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl
Top: of medium grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-amber
Length of back: 35.3 cm
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Provenance
| until 1901 | Albert Caressa |
| Emanuel Vardi | |
| Wurlitzer | |
| until 1956 | Jacques Français |
| from 1956 | Yvette Rudin |
| in 2000 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1956) #582.- Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1950)
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References
Rare Violins of New York- Skinner's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 7, 2000, Boston, Skinner, Skinner, Boston
The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)