Angelo Molia, Genoa, 1749
Cello: 44423
Bearing its original label, "Angelo Molia fece in Genova 1749."
Back: Two-piece of plain wood with an original wing in the lower left bout
Top: of pine of vigorous to broad grain
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of narrow curl, partly simulated
Varnish: Dark golden-brown
Length of back: 71.5 cm
Provenance
| until 1935 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1935 | Joseph H. Newcomb |
| until 1975 | Miss L. Johnston |
| in 1975 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1935)
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References
Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, July 17, 1975, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)