Giuseppe Guarneri 'filius Andreae', Cremona, 1712, the 'Ben Stad'
Violin: 44215
Back: Two-piece cut on the half slab
Scroll: of figure similar to back
Ribs: of figure similar to back
Varnish: Orange reddish
Provenance
Ben Stad | |
Roger N. Chittolini | |
Eric Rosenbleth | |
in 1973 | Sid Sherman Musical Instrument Company |
in 1978 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY ". . . a good and characteristic example of the great master's work, and of very fine tonal qualities. . ."
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References
- The Strad, September, 1978, London
- The Strad, April, 1973, London (illustrated)
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)