Lorenzo & Tomaso Carcassi, Florence, 1770
Violin: 45631
Labeled, "Lor° E. Tom° Carcassi / In Firenze nell'Anno 1770(?) / All'Insegna del Giglio."
Back: One-piece of medium curl
Top: of medium grain
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.3 cm
Provenance
until 1902 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
from 1902 | Mrs. Skewes Cox |
until 1917 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
from 1917 | Mrs. Kay |
in 1983 | Sold by Christie's |
until 1987 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
from 1987 | Anonymous |
in 1991 | Sold by Christie's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1987)
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References
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 21, 1983, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 6, 1991, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)