Francesco Ventura Di Linarol, Venice, 1580
Viola: 45007
Unlabeled.
The dimensions altered. Converted to a viola from a lira da braccio. The head later.
Length of back: 43.2 cm
Upper bouts: 20.5 cm
Middle bouts: 15.0 cm
Lower bouts: 25.0 cm
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Notes:
According to Charles Beare, the instrument was originally a 7-stringed lira da braccio.Independent thinking, Tully Potter, The Strad, January, 1998, London
Provenance
| until 1926 | Louis Svećenski |
| from 1927 | Raymond Pitcairn |
| in 1998 | Current owner |
Known players
Yizhak Schotten
Certificates & Documents
- Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (2025) Dates the latest ring of the one-piece top as 1480.
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The History of the Viola, Volume II, Maurice W. Riley (illustrated)
