Santo Serafin, Venice, 1730, the 'Bronislaw Gimpel'
Violin: 45816
Labeled, "Sanctus Seraphin Utinensis Fecit Venetijs anno 1730."
Back: One-piece of broad, almost horizontal, curl
Top: of fine grain in the center, broadening towards the flanks
Scroll: of broader figure
Ribs: of smaller curl
Varnish: Dark golden-brown
Length of back: 35.1 cm
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Provenance
| until 1929 | Dr. Thaddeus Rich |
| ... | ... |
| in 1939 | Sold by Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. |
| from 1939 | Bronislaw Gimpel |
| in 2006 | Current owner |
Known players
Bronislaw Gimpel, Mariko Smiley
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., New York, NY (1939)- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1933) "This violin is a characteristic example of the early period of the maker's work."
- Letter: Alfred E. Hill, London (1933) "The above violin is possessed of a first-rate tone and I consider it an excellent example of its period."
Certificate: Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., New York, NY (1939)
Letter: Alfred E. Hill, London (1933) "The above violin is possessed of a first-rate tone and I consider it an excellent example of its period."Cozio holds copies of many certificates and other documents, some of which are available to view on request. Please contact us if you wish to view a particular document. (Note that we do not always have permission to share documents.)
References
- Correspondence with owner, 5-23-2003
Home (illustrated)- Phillip's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 2001, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)
- W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)
