Santo Serafin, Venice, 1735
Violin: 82403
Labeled, "Sanctus Seraphin, Utinensis Fecit, Venetijs Ann. 1735."
Bearing the maker's relief carving to the lower rib, "Santo Serafin."
Listen to this violin on Zukofsky's recording of Ferrucci Busoni: Concerto for Violin in D Major, Op. 35A.
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with medium-narrow horizontal flame.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow flame broadening towards the edges.
Scroll: of maple with slightly broader flame.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of a reddish orange-brown color.
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 16.6 cm
Middle bouts: 11.4 cm
Lower bouts: 20.5 cm
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Provenance
| in 1968 | Sold by Rembert Wurlitzer Inc. |
| from 1968 | Anonymous |
| until 2019 | Anonymous |
| in 2019 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2019 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2019)
Letter: Marianne Wurlitzer, New York, NY (2001)- Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1968)
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