Sold for:
$99,500
$99,500
Italian Violin, Nicola Bergonzi, Cremona, c. 1780, labeled NICOLAUS BERGONZ?, CREMONSIS FECITB??, ANNO 1???, the two-piece back of narrow curl, the ribs of medium curl, the possibly later scroll of narrow curl, the top of fine to medium grain, the varnish of a golden color, length of back 13 15/16 in., 354 mm. Letter: John & Arthur Beare, London, January 12, 2001 (Photographs attached).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2003-10-19
