Francesco Goffriller, Udine, 1730
Violin: 44620
Labeled, "Joseph Guarnerius filius Andreæ fecit Cremonæ sub titulo S. Teresie 1698."
Back: Two-piece with irregular horizontal flames of medium width
Top: of spruce of medium narrow grain at the center, broadening on the flanks
Scroll: somewhat plainer
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Brownish red
Length of back: 35.3 cm
Upper bouts: 16.1 cm
Middle bouts: 11.3 cm
Lower bouts: 20.0 cm
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Notes:
This instrument was previously thought to be by Joseph (filius Andreae) Guarneri.Francesco Gofriller of Venice, The Strad, December, 1969, London
Described with photos in "The Strad," December 1969.
Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, January 17, 1984, New York, Christie's, Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, January 17, 1984, New York, New York
Provenance
| in 1969 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Insurance valuation: Bein & Fushi, Inc, Chicago, IL (1981)
Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1969) Attributes the instrument to Francesco Goffriller.- Certificate: Philip Rubin, New York, NY (1932) Refers to the Dykes certificate.
- Certificate: Ferron & Kroeplin, New York, NY (1928) Refers to the Dykes certificate.
- Certificate: Dykes & Sons, London (1926) Attributes the instrument to Joseph filius Andreas.
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References
Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, January 17, 1984, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)- The Strad, December, 1969, London (illustrated)
- Geigen aus Venedig, Aloys Greither, Werner Dausien, Hanau (illustrated)