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)
Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY (1935)Cozio holds copies of many certificates and other documents, some of which are available to view on request. Please contact us if you wish to view a particular document. (Note that we do not always have permission to share documents.)
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)
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 4, 2008, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
