Francesco Emiliani, Rome, 1725
Violin: 45354
Bearing its original label, "Franciscus Emilianis fecit Romae Anno Dni 172*."
Back: Two-piece of medium to narrow curl descending from the joint
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out to medium grain in the flanks
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.4 cm
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Provenance
| in 1985 | Sold by Phillip's |
| in 1986 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1938) States that the label is original but that the last digit is illegible.
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References
Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)- Phillip's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 13, 1985, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)
- Phillip's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, September 12, 1985, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 1986, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive