Francesco Rugeri, Cremona, c. 1675
Violin: 45052
Labeled, "Francesco Ruger detto il Per Cremona 1690."
Back: Two-piece cut on the slab of faint medium curl descending from the joint
Top: of medium to fine grain on the treble side, opening out to broad grain on the bass side
Scroll: later, of faint broad curl
Ribs: cut on the slab of faint medium curl
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
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Provenance
| in 1966 | Sold by Sotheby's |
| from 1966 | Gehrig |
| in 1982 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1952)
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References
Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments, Part II Auction Catalog, November 4, 1982, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)