Lorenzo & Tomaso Carcassi, Florence, 1775
Violin: 45232
Labeled, "Lor° Tom° Carcassi / in Firenze nell' Anno 1775 / All' Insegna del Giglio" and stamped T967 at the end of the fingerboard.
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl
Top: of fine to medium grain
Scroll: of irregular curl
Ribs: of irregular curl
Varnish: Golden-orange
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Upper bouts: 16.5 cm
Middle bouts: 10.8 cm
Lower bouts: 20.1 cm
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Provenance
in 1992 | Sold by Phillip's |
... | ... |
in 2000 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Kenneth Warren & Son, Chicago, IL (2009)
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (2000) #5520.
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References
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 5, 2000, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
Phillip's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 21, 1991, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)
Phillip's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 19, 1992, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)
The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)