Matteo Goffriller, Venice, 1695
Violin: 44997
Labeled, "Mattio Gofriller in Venetia all' Insegna di Cremona 1696."
Back: One-piece cut on the slab of irregular curl
Top: of fine grain
Scroll: later, of plain wood
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red-brown
Length of back: 35.0 cm
Provenance
in 1989 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1921)
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References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 30, 1989, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 22-23, 1989, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)