Domenico Montagnana, Venice, c. 1742, the 'Haddock, Hekking, Sandby, Helmerson'
Cello: 42639
Labeled, "Dominicus Montagnana Sub Si gnum Cremonæ Venetiis 1743."
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with medium-width flame descending from the center seam and original wings at the lower flanks.
Ribs: and head of similar wood.
Length of back: 74.5 cm
Upper bouts: 37.5 cm
Middle bouts: 25.3 cm
Lower bouts: 45.8 cm
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Notes:
"It [the instrument] is an uncut example by this maker in a pure state."Violin and Lute Makers of Venice, Stefano Pio, Violin and Lute Makers of Venice, Venice
Provenance
| until c. 1858 | George Bullock |
| c. 1858-c. 1870 | Horatio Chipp |
| c. 1870-c. 1893 | Thomas Haddock |
| ... | ... |
| 1909-1910 | Dr. Samuel Bonjour |
| from 1910 | Gérard Hekking |
| from c. 1935 | Danish National Radio Orchestra |
| in 1982 | Swedish Royal Academy of Music |
| ... | ... |
| in 2012 | Sold by John & Arthur Beare |
| ... | ... |
| from 2012 and in 2020 | Current owner |
Known players
Frans Helmerson
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (2012)
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References
- Correspondence with Cozio member, December, 2006
Domenica Montagnana - "Lauter in Venetia": Exposition of Lendinara 1997, Carlson Cacciatori Neumann & C., Cremona (illustrated)- Violin and Lute Makers of Venice, Stefano Pio, Venice Research, Venice (illustrated)