Carlo Antonio Testore, Milan, date unknown
Violin: 45023
Labeled, "Carlo Antonio Testore figlio maggiore del fu Carlo Giuseppe in Contrada larga al fegno dell' Aquila Milano 174*."
Back: Two-piece of faint narrow curl descending from the joint
Top: of fine grain on the treble side, opening out to medium grain on bass side
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of slightly more pronounced medium curl
Varnish: Light orange-brown
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Provenance
| Joseph Joachim | |
| until 1919 | John & Arthur Beare |
| ... | ... |
| in 1979 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1919)- Receipt: John & Arthur Beare, London (1919)
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References
Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 8, 1979, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)