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.
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1976) #1089.Cozio holds copies of many certificates and other documents, some of which are available to view on request. Please contact us if you wish to view a particular document. (Note that we do not always have permission to share documents.)
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)
Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 29, 1987, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)
