Francesco Rugeri, Cremona, 1689
Cello: 43259
Labeled, "Francesco Ruger detto il Per in Cremona 1689."
Back: Two-piece of poplar, cut on the slab, with original wings, of faint broad irregular curl ascending from the joint
Top: of medium grain
Scroll: of plain maple
Ribs: of almost plain poplar cut on the slab
Varnish: Dark orange
Length of back: 73.8 cm
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Notes:
"This instrument has been modified in form in the later part of the 18th century."Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 16, 1977, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 16, 1977, London, London
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: C. F. Langonet & Son, London (1967) Lost.- Certificate: Chardon & Fils, Paris (1961) Lost.
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References
…And They Made Violins in Cremona from Renaissance to Romantic Era, Conzorzia Liutai & Archetti A. Stradivari Cremona, Cremona (illustrated)- Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 16, 1977, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 11, 2003, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive