Notes:

"This violin is considered to be the first known instrument made by 19th century violinmaker Giovanni Francesco Pressenda of Turin, Italy. It is in a very fine state of preservation and is nearly as it was when it left the master’s hands more than 180 years ago. The instrument was for many years in the possession of Remo Bolignini, a pupil of Ysaÿe. It was purchased by the anonymous donor in 2000 and is valued at an estimated $300,000. "

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