Carlo Annibale Tononi, Bologna, c. 1715
Violin: 76520
Labeled, "Joannes de Tononis fecit Bononiæ, in Via S, Mamuli 1701."
The head later. Rosewood nigra pegs.
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with medium-width flame ascending slightly from the centre joint
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow-width grain broadening towards the edges
Scroll: of similar wood to the back
Ribs: of similar wood to the back
Varnish: of a golden red-brown colour
Length of back: 35.9 cm
Upper bouts: 16.7 cm
Middle bouts: 11.7 cm
Lower bouts: 20.5 cm
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Provenance
| in 1932 | Sold by Lyon & Healy |
| from 1932 | Anonymous |
| until 2016 | Anonymous |
| in 2016 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2016 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, Berlin (2025)- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2018) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1648 and 1680, respectively. Printed report etc..
- Certificate: Lyon & Healy (photocopy), Chicago, IL (1932) stating the violin is "the most beautiful example of this master's work that has ever passed through our hands"
- Certificate: Dmitry Gindin, London
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, Berlin (2025)
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