Jacob Stainer, Absam, 1655
Violin: 41739
Labeled, "Jacobus Stainer in Absam / prope Oenipontum 16**."
Back: One-piece with large wings in the treble flanks
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
Provenance
| in 1950 | Sold by William Lewis & Son |
| ... | ... |
| in 2011 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Insurance valuation: Bein & Fushi, Inc, Chicago, IL (1984)
Certificate: William Lewis & Son, Chicago, IL (1952)
Letter: William Lewis & Son, Chicago, IL (1952)- Certificate: William Lewis & Son, Chicago, IL (1952)
- Bill of sale: William Lewis & Son, Chicago, IL (1952)
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References
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 29, 2011, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)- Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 8, 2006, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
- The Lewis Collection of Old Violins, Violas, Cellos & Bows (Sep., 1950) (illustrated)