Vincenzo Trusiano Panormo, London, c. 1772-1779
Viola: 66323
Probably early London period. Branded, "Panormo" beneath the button, to the lower rib and to the inside upper block.
Back: in one piece of maple with faint irregular horizontal flame.
Top: in one piece of spruce of medium to open grain.
Scroll: with narrower curl.
Ribs: of similar maple with stronger flame.
Varnish: of a warm golden-brown color.
Length of back: 39.9 cm
Upper bouts: 19.1 cm
Middle bouts: 13.4 cm
Lower bouts: 23.4 cm
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Notes:
Almost identical to an early viola bearing a manuscript label dated ‘Londini 1774’ (see Panormo Exhibition catalogue p. 6), this must be one of the very earliest surviving examples of Vincenzo’s work and would have been made during his first period in London before leaving for Paris in 1779. The model is typically Amati inspired and it is branded PANORMO under the button on the back, the top block and inside one of the C-bout ribs. The dendrochronology report states that the latest ring on the outside edge of the lower treble side of the one-piece front is dated 1767. It gives a fairly generic Alpine response, unlike the wood used in Paris at the time. As is typical of Vincenzo’s early work, it has large, slightly oval pins, placed well inside the purfling, as does the 1774 viola.Panormo – the life and work of Vincenzo and his sons. Exhibition Catalogue, Andrew Fairfax, Andrew Fairfax, Panormo – the life and work of Vincenzo and his sons. Exhibition Catalogue, London
Provenance
| until 2014 | Anonymous |
| in 2014 | Sold by Tarisio Private Sales |
| from 2014 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2016) The latest ring, on the outer edge of the lower treble side, is dated 1767.
Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1989)
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References
- Panormo – the life and work of Vincenzo and his sons. Exhibition Catalogue