Johannes Theodorus Cuypers, The Hague, 1763
Cello: 63958
Labeled, "Johannes Cuypers fecit s'Hage Ao 1763."
Back: in two pieces of quarter-sawn maple with flame of medium width descending from the centre joint.
Top: in two pieces of spruce of medium width grain widening to the edges.
Scroll: of similar wood to the back.
Ribs: of similar wood to the back.
Varnish: of a golden brown colour.
Length of back: 76.5 cm
Upper bouts: 36.3 cm
Middle bouts: 25.7 cm
Lower bouts: 43.9 cm
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Provenance
in 1981 | Sold by Sotheby's |
... | ... |
in 2014 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1991)
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References
- Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 15, 1981, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)