Pietro Guarneri of Venice, Venice, 1734
Violin: 46642
Labeled, "Petrus Guarnerius filius Joseph Cremonensis fecit Venetti Anno 1734."
Back: One-piece of medium curl
Top: of medium grain
Scroll: of fainter curl
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Provenance
Madame Epstein | |
in 1971 | Sold by Sotheby's |
from 1971 | Railton |
Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: Joseph Hel & Pierre Hel, Lille (1936)
- Certificate: Hart & Son, London (1914)
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References
- Sotheby's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 16, 1971, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, Box 60 (illustrated)