Pietro Guarneri of Venice, Venice, 1742
Violin: 46061
Labeled, "Petrus Guarnerius Filius Joseph Cremonensis fecit Venetiis. Anno 1742."
Back: One-piece of medium curl descending slightly from left to right
Top: of medium grain, opening slightly towards the flanks
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Deep red-brown on a golden ground
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Provenance
| Madame D'Ocagne | |
| Sold by Paul Jombar | |
| until 1913 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1913 | Mrs. Henderson |
| until 1951 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1951 | Enrico Pratt |
| in 1982 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1951)
Letter: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1951)
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References
Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 7, 1982, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)- Sotheby's Photo Archive