Giovanni Francesco Celoniato, Turin, c. 1722
Violin: 43385
Labeled, "***Franciscus Cel***** fecit Taurini Anno 1722."
Back: One-piece of irregular, narrow curl
Top: of fine grain
Scroll: by another 18th-century Italian maker
Ribs: of medium curl
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
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Provenance
in 1993 | Sold by Sotheby's |
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in 1999 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1939)
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References
Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, July 1, 1993, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 16, 1998, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 16, 1999, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 16, 1999, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
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