Matteo Goffriller, Venice, date unknown, the 'Bedetti'
Cello: 45204
Labeled, "Carlo Bergonzi fece in Cremona. . . 1733."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl descending slightly from the joint
Top: of medium grain
Scroll: of medium curl
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Dark golden brown
Length of back: 76.0 cm
Provenance
| Jean Bedetti | |
| until 1968 | John & Arthur Beare |
| in 1970 | Current owner |
Known players
Jean Bedetti
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1971) #892.
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1971) #892.Cozio holds copies of many certificates and other documents, some of which are available to view on request. Please contact us if you wish to view a particular document. (Note that we do not always have permission to share documents.)
References
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 22, 1979, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 22, 1979, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
