Bartolomeo Giuseppe Guarneri 'del Gesù', Cremona, c. 1730-31, the 'Lord Shaftsbury'
Violin: 47533
Labeled, "Joseph Guarnerius fecit Cremone Anno 1731."
Back: Two-pieces descending from the centre joint.
Varnish: Golden-orange
Length of back: 35.1 cm
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Provenance
in 1966 | Sold by Sotheby's |
from 1966 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1964)
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1920)
Letter: Otto Möckel, Berlin (1917)
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References
Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, December 5, 1966, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
W. E. Hill & Sons Photographic Archive (illustrated)