Sold for:
$3,200
$3,200
German Violoncello, c. 1820, labeled FRANCESCO RUGGERI..., length of two-piece back 29 13/16 in., 757 mm., with case. Various repaired face cracks, various repaired top cracks, sound post area okay, repaired compound rib fracture lower bass bout, repaired rib fractures lower treble, repaired rib fractures near end pin hole, repaired rib fractures near bass C and upper treble, bushings and pegbox graft repairs, some wood loss in upper scroll at edges, repaired fractures near button and button repair, two repaired fractures lower bout of back bass side.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-05-04
