Giovanni Francesco Celoniato, Turin, 1734
Violin: 74795
Labeled, "Joannes Franciscus Celoniatus, fecit Taurini Anno 1734."
Back: One-piece
Top: of pine of medium grain, opening towards the flanks
Scroll: almost plain
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Light golden brown
Length of back: 35.4 cm
Upper bouts: 16.1 cm
Middle bouts: 20.3 cm
Lower bouts: 11.0 cm
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Provenance
until 1973 | P. W. E. Currie |
in 1973 | Sold by Sotheby's |
from 1973 | Mrs. Richmond |
in 1975 | Sold by William Moennig & Son |
until 2016 | Anonymous |
in 2016 | Sold by Tarisio |
from 2016 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: William Moennig & Son, Philadelphia, PA (1976)
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References
Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 24, 1973, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
World of Strings, Fall, 1975, William Moennig & Son, Philadelphia (illustrated)