Paolo Castello, Genoa, 1780
Violin: 45305
Labeled, "Paolus Castello fecit Genuæ, Anno 1780."
Back: One-piece cut on the slab
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks; with an original wing of fine grain in the lower treble bout
Scroll: almost plain
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Upper bouts: 16.85 cm
Middle bouts: 11.5 cm
Lower bouts: 20.4 cm
Provenance
| in 1988 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Machold Rare Violins, Ltd, Vienna (1992) X-450.
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References
- Private Papers
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 22, 1988, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)