Jacob Stainer, Absam, 1655
Violin: 41667
Labeled, "Jacobus Stainer in Absam / prope Oenipontum 1655."
Back: One-piece, with large wings in the treble side, medium curl descending from left to right
Top: of pine of fine grain at the center opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: almost plain
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Orange-brown
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Provenance
in 1975 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1895)
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References
- Jakob Stainer: Leben und Werk des Tiroler Meisters, Walter Senn & Karl Roy, Verlag E. Bochinsky, Frankfurt (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 8, 1975, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)