Nicolas Lupot, Paris, 1805
Violin: 47657
Labeled, "Nicolas Lupot Luthier rue Croix des Petits Champs à Paris l'an 1805."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl descending from the joint
Top: of medium grain
Scroll: later, attributed to a Parisian associate of Vuillaume, of faint curl
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red-brown
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Provenance
in 1985 | Sold by Sotheby Parke Bernet |
in 1989 | Sold by Sotheby's |
in 1992 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Dykes & Sons, London (1972)
Certificate: William Moennig & Son, Philadelphia, PA (1972)
Certificate: A. Eisenstein & Son, New York, NY (1971)
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References
Friedrich Brothers Rare Old Violins - 1923 Catalog, John Friedrich & Brothers, New York (illustrated)
Sotheby Parke Bernet Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 19, 1985, New York, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, New York (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 11, 1992, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 22-23, 1989, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)