Bernardo Calcagno, Genoa, date unknown
Violin: 44135
Bearing a facsimile label, dated 1776.
Back: Two-piece marked by a broad curl on the right and a medium curl on the left
Top: of pine of irregular grain
Scroll: almost plain
Ribs: of more pronounced medium curl
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Provenance
| until 1962 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| 1962-1975 | Brian Thomas |
| in 1975 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1962)
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References
Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 8, 1975, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)