Giuseppe Guarneri 'filius Andreae', Cremona, c. 1725, the 'Kaplan, Moller, Lehmann'
Violin: 72016
Labeled, "Joseph Guarnerius Filius Andreæ, Fecit Cremonæ, sub Titulo S. Theresie 1714."
Back: Two-piece cut on the slab of irregular curl
Top: of medium grain at the center, becoming broader towards the flanks
Scroll: of narrow curl and attributed to Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Red-brown
Length of back: 35.3 cm
Upper bouts: 16.5 cm
Middle bouts: 11.0 cm
Lower bouts: 20.3 cm
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Provenance
| in 1968 | Sold by William Moennig & Son |
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| in 2002 | Sold by Christie's |
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| in 2014 | Sold by Brompton's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: William Moennig & Son, Philadelphia, PA (1970) Attributes the scroll to Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù.- Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1967) Attributes the scroll to Giuseppe Guarneri del Gesù.
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References
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 13, 2002, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)- World of Strings, Autumn, 1968, William Moennig & Son, Philadelphia (illustrated)
- Private Archives - 10746
- Private Archives - 10842