Nicolò Amati, Cremona, c. 1684


Violin: 44915

Bearing its original label, "Nicolaus Amatus Hieronimi / Fil. Ac Antonij Nepos Fecit 1684."

Back: Two-piece of medium curl

Top: of medium grain

Scroll: of fainter figure

Ribs: of wood similar to back

Varnish: Golden

Length of back: 35.4 cm


Notes:

also dated 1684.

W. E. Hill Business Records (1850 - 1990), W. E. Hill & Sons - Business Records (1850 - 1990)

Provenance

until 1927 W. E. Hill & Sons
from 1927 George H. Kemp
until 1934 W. E. Hill & Sons
from 1934 Mrs. Hambury-Aggs
in 1988 Sold by Christie's

Certificates & Documents

  • Certificate: E. & P. Voigt (1953)
  • Certificate: E. & P. Voigt (1953)
  • Letter: E. & P. Voigt (1953)

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References

  • The Strad 1993 Calendar, Orpheus Publications, London (illustrated)
  • Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 23, 1988, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)
  • W. E. Hill & Sons - Business Records (1850 - 1990)

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