$14,400
Tyrolean Violin, Johannes Jais, Bolzano, 1770, bearing the maker's manuscript label, length of back 359 mm. Certificate: Albert Berr, Bad Wiessee, August 2, 1941. Very good, 98% original surface. Minor surface scratches, button replacement. Inlaid soundpost patch to top interior. No worm damage found. Stop length 197 mm. String length 32.8 cm. Repaired hairline fracture, upper bass bout near neck joint of top, approx. 4.5 cm.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-10-14