Pierre Silvestre, Lyon, 1850
Violin: 51505
Back: in one piece of quarter sawn maple with flame of medium width descending slightly from treble to bass.
Top: in one piece of spruce with medium width grain broadening towards the bass flanks.
Ribs: and head similar.
Varnish: of a reddish orange-brown colour.
Length of back: 36.1 cm
Upper bouts: 16.9 cm
Middle bouts: 11.4 cm
Lower bouts: 21.1 cm
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Provenance
| 1932-c. 1944 | M Lloyd |
| in 1944 | Sold by Thomas Smith |
| ... | ... |
| from 1986 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (2013) "A characteristic and well preserved example of the maker's work after Stradivari."
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References
Phillip's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 1, 1982, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)- Phillip's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 6, 1986, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)