Francesco Goffriller, Venice, 1700, the 'Casals'
Cello: 42366
Labeled, "Carlo Bergonzi . . . 1733."
Back: Two-piece modulary-rays maple with flames of large, irregular widths, ascending slightly towards the sides, with two small wings in the lower flanks
Top: of pine in four pieces with irregular grain at the center
Scroll: of modulary-rays maple with slight flames
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red on a golden-yellow ground
Length of back: 75.1 cm
Upper bouts: 35.7 cm
Lower bouts: 44 cm
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Notes:
The instrument has been reduced in size, but the f-holes and scroll have not been altered.Les Violons - Venetians Instruments, Les violons: Venetian instruments, paintings & drawings, Paris
Provenance
| Sold by Caressa & Français | |
| 1913-1973 | Pablo Casals |
| from 1973 | Current owner |
Known players
Amit Peled, Anne Gastinel, Claudio Bohórquez, Matt Haimowitz, Pablo Casals
References
- The Strad, March, 2003, Ariane Todes, Newsquest Specialist Media, London
- Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara – Presenting the World's Finest Classical Artists since 191
Les violons: Venetian instruments, paintings & drawings, Association pour la Promotion des Arts, Paris (illustrated)