Peter Wamsley, London, 1748
Violin: 59144
Labeled, "Peter Wamsley/Maker at the Harp / & Hautboy in Piccadilly / London 1748."
Back: One-piece
Varnish: orange-brown
Length of back: 36 cm
Notes:
"This violin has been returned to baroque condition. . ."Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, December 2, 1994, New York, Christie's, Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, December 2, 1994, New York, New York
Provenance
in 1990 | Sold by Sotheby's |
in 1994 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Receipt: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1933)
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References
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, December 2, 1994, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, July 1, 1993, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 11, 1992, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 27, 1990, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)