Santo Serafin, Venice, 1725
Violin: 45349
Labeled, "Sanctus Seraphin Utinensis fecit Venetijs Ann 1755."
Back: One-piece of medium curl descending from left to right
Top: later; of medium grain broadening towards the flanks
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back; one-piece bottom rib, branded with "Santo Seraphin" by the tailpin
Varnish: Orange-brown
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Dario D'Attili, Dumont, NJ (1977) States that the table is the work of Giovanni Battista Ceruti, Cremona, circa 1800, made as a repair.
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References
Sotheby's Stringed Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 1987, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)