Carlo Antonio Testore, Milan, 1743
Violin: 43408
Bearing its original label, "Carlo Antonio Testore figlio maggiore del su Carlo Giuseppe in Contrada larga al segno dell'Aquila Milano 1743."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl descending from the joint
Top: of fine grain
Scroll: of curl similar to back
Ribs: of curl similar to back
Varnish: Dark chocolate-brown
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Provenance
until 1936 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
from 1936 | Miss N. V. Marriott |
in 1991 | Sold by Sotheby's |
in 1993 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1936)
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References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 29, 1993, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 11, 1992, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 7, 1991, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)