Giuseppe Antonio Rocca, Turin, 1858
Violin: 46411
Labeled, "JOSEPH ANTONIUS ROCCA / fecit Taurini / anno Domini 1858."
Back: One-piece of strong medium curl
Top: of fine to medium grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 16.5 cm
Middle bouts: 10.9 cm
Lower bouts: 20.5 cm
Provenance
in 2000 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (2000) #5518.
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References
Christie's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 5, 2000, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)