Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, Milan, 1755, the 'Wollgandt'
Violin: 42448
Labeled, "Joannes Baptista Guadagnini Pla- / centus fecit Mediolani 1755."
Back: One-piece
Varnish: Golden-red
Length of back: 35.4 cm
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Provenance
| Edgar Wollgandt | |
| until 1925 | Emil Herrmann, New York |
| from 1925 | Iso Briselli |
| Sold by Emil Herrmann, New York | |
| Alfred O. Corbin | |
| until 1935 | Emil Herrmann, New York |
| 1935-1953 | John Corigliano |
| in 1953 | Sold by Emil Herrmann, New York |
| 1953-2007 | Albert A. Mell |
| in 2008 | Current owner |
Known players
Edgar Wollgandt
Certificates & Documents
- Bill of sale: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY (1953)
Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY (1935)- Certificate: Caressa & Français, Paris (1925)
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References
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 4, 2008, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)- The Guadagnini Family of Violin Makers, Ernest N. Doring, William Lewis & Son, Chicago (illustrated)
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)