François-Louis Pique, Paris, 1802
Viola: 48729
Bearing a manuscript label, "Pique rue de Grenelle St. / Honoré au coin de Celle des / 2 Ecus No. 25 à Paris 1802."
Back: One-piece of almost plain wood
Top: of open grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red-brown over a golden ground
Length of back: 38.8 cm
Provenance
in 1989 | Sold by Christie's |
References
- Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 22, 1989, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)