Pietro Guarneri of Venice, Venice, 1730
Violin: 44780
Labeled, "Joseph Guarnerius fecit / Cremonae anno 17**."
Back: Two-piece of medium to broad curl ascending from the joint
Top: of fine to medium grain
Scroll: of medium curl
Ribs: of fainter medium curl
Varnish: Red-brown
Length of back: 35.5 cm
References
Sotheby Parke Bernet Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 27, 1980, New York, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, New York (illustrated)