Nicolò Amati, Cremona, 1662, the 'Kempner'
Violin: 45581
Labeled, "Nicolaus Amatus Cremonen. Hieronymi Fil ac Antonij Nepose Fecit 1662."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl ascending from left to right
Top: of finge grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of narrow curl; pegbox later
Ribs: of medium curl
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.3 cm
Provenance
| Barbara Kempner | |
| Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY (1950) With photos attached.
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References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 29, 1993, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)