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)

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