$71,100
Italian Viola, Giuseppe Nadotti, Piacenza, c. 1782, labeled JOSEPH NADOTTI, FECIT PLACENTAE 1782, length of two-piece back 16 in., 405mm, with case. Certificate; Fritz Reuter and Sons, Lincolnwood, March 25, 2008 Letter and Bill of Sale: Emil Herrmann, February 21, 1947 Provenance: Emil Herrmann, Sandor Salgo. Pegholes bushed. Repaired hairline fracture at bottom bass side edge of back, approx. 3.5 cm. Repaired crack at lower treble of back, approx. 6.5 cm. Small surface lift 1.5 cm at treble side, center of back (superficial). Repaired hairline crack at treble side neck joint of top, approx 4 cm, repaired hairline crack above bass side ff, approx. 4.5cm. Back of Lombardy ("oppio") maple. Registration stamp 6542 at fingerboard end.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-10-12
