Alessandro Mezzadri, Ferrara, date unknown
Violin: 50060
Labeled, "Nicolaus Amatus Cremonen. Hieronymi / Fil ac Antonij Nepos Fecit 16xx."
Back: One-piece cut on the slab
Top: of narrow grain in the center, widening towards the flanks
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of medium curl
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
Upper bouts: 16.3 cm
Lower bouts: 20.1 cm
Provenance
in 2008 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (2010) Ascribes the instrument to A. Mezzadri.
- Certificate: Bernard Salin, Paris Ascribes the instrument to F. Ruggieri.
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References
- Correspondence with Emmanuel Jacques, February, 2008