Giovanni Paolo Maggini, Brescia, 1600
Violin: 40867
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl descending from the joint
Top: of even medium grain
Scroll: later, almost plain
Ribs: almost plain
Varnish: Brown on a light brown ground
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Provenance
| until 1943 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1943 | Miss E. Robay |
| Sold by L. P. Balmforth & Son | |
| in 1952 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: L. P. Balmforth & Son, Leeds (1952)- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1948) "This instrument is a characteristic example of the maker's work. . . . has undergone a certain amount of restoration . . . is numbered K.575 on our books."
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References
The Strad, February, 1952, London (illustrated)- Phillip's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 13, 2000, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)
- Phillip's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 19, 2001, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London