Pietro Guarneri of Venice, Venice, 1730
Violin: 44832
Labeled, "Petrus Guarnerius filius Joseph fecit Cremone sub titulo sanctuae Teresiae *****."
Back: One-piece cut on the slab of horizontal medium curl
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of medium curl
Ribs: cut on the quarter of medium to broad curl
Varnish: Red-brown
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1947) With photographs.
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References
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 20, 1992, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)