Alfredo Contino, Naples, 1926
Violin: 56571
Labeled, "Alfredus Contino, Premiato al Concorso di Liuteria in Roma unico allievo di V. Pestiglione Fecit Napoli anno 1926" and stamped "A. Contino, Napoli" on the back.
Back: One-piece
Length of back: 35.3 cm
Provenance
in 1995 | Sold by Bonhams |
References
Bonhams Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 20, 1995, London, Bonhams, Bonhams, London (illustrated)
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 18, 1985, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, Box 8 (illustrated)