Domenico Montagnana, Venice, 1731
Violin: 44192
Bearing a facsimile label by Hills: "Dominicus Montagnana sub signum Cremonae Venetiis 1736."
Back: Two-piece of medium to broad curl ascending from the joint
Top: of pine of medium grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of much fainter curl
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Orange-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Provenance
| until 1953 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1953 | Unknown |
| in 1977 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (2013)
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References
Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 11-12, 1977, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)- W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)