Santo Serafin, Venice, 1747
Violin: 44695
Labeled, "Sanctus Seraphin / Utinensis Fecit / Venetiis Ann. 1747."
Back: Two-piece of bird's-eye maple
Top: of fine grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden orange-brown
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Provenance
| Sold by Harry A. Duffy | |
| Sold by Jacques Français | |
| from 1976 | Unknown |
| in 1987 | Sold by Christie's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1976) #1089.
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References
Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 29, 1987, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)