Bernardo Calcagno, Genoa, date unknown
Violin: 44932
Labeled, "Barnardus Calcanisu / Fecit Genvae Anno 1734."
Back: Two-piece cut on the slab, with original wings to the lower bouts
Top: of medium grain broadening towards the flanks
Scroll: of less distinct curl
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Provenance
in 1962 | Anonymous |
... | ... |
in 1984 | Sold by Sotheby's |
in 1985 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: Machold Rare Violins, Ltd, Vienna (1996) X-880.
- Certificate: Machold Rare Violins, Ltd, Vienna (1994) X-880.
- Certificate: Cyril William Jacklin (1962)
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References
- Private Papers
- Sotheby Parke Bernet Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 19, 1985, New York, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, New York (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, September 20, 1984, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)