Bartolomeo Giuseppe Guarneri 'del Gesù', Cremona, c. 1740-1741, the 'Baron d'Erlanger'
Violin: 45387
Labeled, "Joseph Guarnerius fecit / Cremonae anno 1732 IHS."
Back: One-piece of medium curl slanting downwards from right to left
Top: of medium grain
Scroll: of faint medium curl
Ribs: of more prominent medium curl
Varnish: Orange
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Notes:
This instrument is listed as "the property of a nobleman" in the May 13, 1981 Christie's catalog. Possibly it is the same as the instrument [ID=396] listed by the Hills as belonging to Baron d'Erlanger in 1931.Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 13, 1981, London, Christie's, Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 13, 1981, London, London
Provenance
| de Brabandiere | |
| in 1895 | Current owner |
References
Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 13, 1981, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)