Carl Becker Sr., Chicago, IL, 1946
Violin: 96656
Labeled, "Carl Becker with William Lewis & Son No.468 Chicago 1946."
Illustrated in the American Federation of Violin and Bow Makers' recent publication, "The American Violin."
Back: of two piece quarter-sawn maple of medium-narrow flame descending slightly from the center seam.
Top: of two piece spruce of even narrow grain
Ribs: and head of similar wood.
Varnish: of an orange-brown color.
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Upper bouts: 16.5 cm
Middle bouts: 11.2 cm
Lower bouts: 20.7 cm
Provenance
| until 2021 | Anonymous |
| in 2021 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2021 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2021)
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2021)
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