Nicolò Amati, Cremona, c. 1680, the 'Walton, Galamian'
Violin: 49282
Labeled, "Nicolaus Amatus Cremonen Hieronymi Fil. ac Antonij Nepos Fecit 16..."
Back: Two-piece
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Upper bouts: 16.8 cm
Middle bouts: 11.2 cm
Lower bouts: 20.6 cm
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Provenance
| Jack Magnes | |
| c. 1925-c. 1944 | David H. Walton |
| ... | ... |
| c. 1960-c. 1981 | Ivan Galamian |
| from c. 1981 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (2025) Dates the latest ring of the one-piece top as 1665.
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References
The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)