1727 c. - Cello "Fruh"

Bass viol transformed into cello, which recognizes the work of Antonio Stradivari and his son Homobonus. Soundboard of spruce that showing at the top of the original line of the shoulders of the "viola da gamba". Flat back of two pieces of curly maple with a faint medium curl, glued to slight herringbone with apex at the top. At the top you can see the horizontal line of the fold ("scavissa") and the original remains of the purflings. Ribs and scroll of modern origin. Orange-brown varnish.

  • 1727 c., Cremona
  • Dated 1730
  • Vermillion (USA), National Music Museum (University of South Dakota)
  • NMM 10845
  • Gift Karl & Helen Fruh Estate, 2005
  • J. & A. Beare, London, November 2, 1983; Bein & Fushi, Chicago
  • Ken Olson 2008
  • 1831 Jos. Wagner: Transformation of the viola da gamba in cello and construction of the new ribs and nack
  • Karl Fruh 1999; Karl & Helen Fruh Estate 2005; National Music Museum (University of South Dakota) 2005
  • Fulton-Schmidt 1988; Doring 1999
creato:martedì 4 marzo 2014
modificato:giovedì 23 marzo 2017