Anselmo Bellosio, Venice, c. 1780
Violin: 41165
Labeled, "Anselmus Bellosius, fecit Venetiis 1785."
Back: in one piece of quarter cut maple with fine flame descending slightly from the treble towards the bass side.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium grain broadening slightly towards the edges.
Scroll: of plainer maple.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of an orangish brown color.
Length of back: 36.3 cm
Upper bouts: 16.6 cm
Middle bouts: 11.5 cm
Lower bouts: 20.5 cm
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Notes:
Shown at the Exhibition of Venetian instruments in Boston, May, 2002.The Violinmakers of Venice, The Violinmakers of Venice: 1582-1885 (CD-ROM), Boston
Provenance
| in 1990 | Sold by W. E. Hill & Sons |
| until 2002 | Anonymous |
| in 2002 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2002 | Anonymous |
| from 2006 and in 2015 | Anonymous |
| in 2009 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (2006) Attributes the instrument to Anselmo Bellosio circa 1780.- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London Attributes instrument to Deconet.
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References
- Private Archives - 1610
Tarisio - Fine Instruments & Bows
Tarisio Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 6 - June 6, 2002, Tarisio, Tarisio, New York (illustrated)- The Violinmakers of Venice: 1582-1885 (CD-ROM), Reuning & Son Violins, Boston (illustrated)