Giuseppe Antonio Rocca, Turin, 1850
Violin: 46420
Labeled, "JOSEPH ROCCA fecit / Taurini anno Domini 1850 IHS."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl
Top: of even open grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red over a golden ground
Length of back: 35.3 cm
Upper bouts: 16.8 cm
Middle bouts: 11.25 cm
Lower bouts: 20.67 cm
Provenance
| in 1985 | Sold by Christie's |
| ... | ... |
| in 2017 | Dextra Musica |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1909)
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References
Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 1985, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)- Ole Bull 2010: Dextra Musica Collection, John Dilworth, Bergen (illustrated)
Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 1985, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)
