Carlo Antonio Testore, Milan, date unknown
Violin: 42248
Labeled, "Paolo Antonio Testore figlio, di Carlo Antonio Giuseppe Testore, in Contrada Larga di Milano al Segno dell'Acquila."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl ascending slightly from the joint; with incised simulated purfling
Top: of fine grain
Scroll: of curl similar to back
Ribs: of curl similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.1 cm
Notes:
Listed in Sotheby's November 17, 1998 catalog without reference to the Möller certificate.Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 17, 1998, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 17, 1998, London, London
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Max Möller & Son, Amsterdam (1976)
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References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 17, 1998, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 31, 1995, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)