Lorenzo Ventapane, Naples, 1810
Violin: 47015
Labeled, "Lorenzo Ventapane, Fabricante di Strumenti armonici, abita strada Donna regina no. 1., Napoli 18**."
Back: One-piece of almost horizontal narrow curl
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-orange
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Provenance
- | Richard Margitza |
- | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Insurance valuation: Émile Français, Paris (1975) Dates the instrument 1835c.
Certificate: Morel & Gradoux-Matt, New York, NY
- Insurance valuation: Morel & Gradoux-Matt, New York, NY
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References
Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 6, 1991, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 19, 1996, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive