Giovanni Battista Grancino I, Milan, 1695, the 'Lutyens'
Cello: 40861
Labeled, "Giovanni Grancino in Contrada / Largha di Milano al Segno Della Corona 1695."
Back: One-piece of slab-cut poplar
Top: of medium even grain, narrowing slightly towards the center; set with geometric inlay
Scroll: plain
Ribs: plain
Varnish: Red-brown
Length of back: 74.1 cm
Provenance
| - | Charles B. Lutyens |
| from 2006 | Current owner |
Known players
Lindsay Groves
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1957)
Letter: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1957)
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References
Bonhams Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, July 13, 2000, London, Bonhams, Bonhams, London (illustrated)- Bonhams Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 13, 2000, Knightsbridge, Bonhams, Bonhams, London (illustrated)
- Reuning & Son Newsletter, Winter 2006-2007