$23,500
Good Violin, c. 1780, probably Italian, Tononi School, labeled JO BAP ROGERIUS BON NICOLAI AMATI DE CREMO, NA ALUMNUS BRIXAE FECIT ANNO DOMINI 1671, the two-piece back of narrow curl, the ribs of irregular narrow curl, the scroll of faint curl, the top of fine grain, the varnish of a golden brown color, length of back 14 1/16 in., 357 mm, with case. Note: Sold with letter from W.E. Hill & Sons, dated April 17, 1958.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2002-05-05