$47,000
Italian Violin, Giovanni Tononi, Bologna, c. 1700, labeled JOANNES TUNONUS FECIT BONONIAE, IN PLATEA PAUAGLIONIS, ANNO DOMINI 1690, the two-piece back of irregular curl, the nearly plain ribs, the scroll of irregular narrow curl, the top of fine grain, the varnish of a golden color, length of back 13 13/16 in., 348 mm, with case. Certificate: The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., March 17, 1945, signed by Rembert Wurlitzer.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-05-08