David Tecchler, Rome, 1725
Violin: 45451
Labeled, "Carlo Tononi Bologese fece in Venezia ;'A:1724" and stamped "Carlo Tonon" (sic) under the endpin.
Back: Two-piece of medium curl descending from the joint
Top: of medium even grain
Scroll: of curl similar to back
Ribs: of curl similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Notes:
Listed as "by Carlo Tononi."Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 11, 1992, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 11, 1992, London, London
Provenance
| until 1981 | Jacques Français |
| from 1981 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1981) #2221. Attributes the instrument to Carlo Tononi.- Certificate: Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., New York, NY (1944) Signed by Rembert Wurlitzer. Attributes the instrument to Carlo Tononi.
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References
Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 11, 1992, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 22, 1994, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, Box 46 (illustrated)