Gioffredo Cappa, Saluzzo, date unknown
Violin: 45211
Bearing a manuscript label, dated 1697 (Saluzzo).
Back: One-piece of small curl
Top: of irregular grain
Scroll: of fainter figure
Ribs: of fainter figure
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.1 cm
Provenance
until 1913 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
from 1913 | O. G. Haarbleichen |
until 1953 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
from 1953 | W. Channon |
until 1981 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
from 1981 | Anonymous |
in 1990 | Sold by Bongartz's |
in 1991 | Sold by Christie's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1981)
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1953)
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References
Bongartz's Musical Art and Objects Auction Catalog, November 19, 1990, Cologne, Bongartz's, Bongartz's, Cologne (illustrated)
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 31, 1989, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 26, 1991, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)