Bartolomeo Giuseppe Guarneri 'del Gesù', Cremona, 1741, the 'Playfair'
Violin: 50382
Labeled, "Joseph Guarnerius fecit Cremonae ann 1741."
Back: Two-piece
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Provenance
| until 1909 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1909 | Elsie Playfair |
| until 1966 | Dr. A. S. Playfair |
| in 1966 | Sold by Sotheby's |
| from 1966 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1909)
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References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, July 4, 1966, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)