Tommaso Balestrieri, Mantua, 1759
Violin: 46275
Labeled, "Thomas Balestrieri Cremonesis, fecit Mantuae 1759."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl
Top: of fine to medium grain
Scroll: of faint curl
Ribs: of medium curl
Varnish: Golden orange
Length of back: 35.3 cm
Provenance
| in 2004 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Insurance valuation: Horst E. Kloss, Brighton, MA (1982)
- Insurance valuation: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1970)
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References
Skinner's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 17, 2004, Boston, Skinner, Skinner, Boston (illustrated)- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)