$29,625
Italian Violin, Paolo Castello, Genoa, c. 1775, bearing the maker's original label and registration number 7885, , the top by Nicola Gagliano, length of back 355 mm, with case. Bill of Sale: Faris Brown (for Rembert Wurlitzer), Los Angeles, August 31, 1948. Small area of grain replacement in sound post area of top, expertly done. Approx. 6 repaired hairline face cracks. One repared hairline fracture to back near button, approx. 8 cm. Pegholes bushed. Repair work probably by W.E. Hill. Hill bridge. Mensure 19.5 cm String length 32.5 cm
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-04-29