Carlo Antonio Testore, Milan, 1742
Violin: 40925
Labeled, "Carlo Antonio Testore figlio maggiore / del su Carlo Giuseppe in Contrada lar- / ga al segno dell'Aquila Milano 1742."
Back: Two piece of plain maple, cut on the semi-slab
Top: of two matched pieces of spruce with grain of medium to fine width
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: clear, pale golden-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Provenance
| in 1996 | Sold by Christie's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Peter Biddulph, London (1997)
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References
The Strad 1998 Calendar, Orpheus Publications, London (illustrated)
Brobst Violin Shop - Fine Violins- Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 20, 1996, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)