1738 - Violin

Soundboard of spruce with very narrow vein in the center, which widens towards the flanks. Back of two pieces of curly maple with medium curl, glued to lightweight herringbone with vertex at the bottom, with a fire brand at the nose, maybe of a German prince. Ribs of curly maple with a faint medium curl. Scroll of maple smooth. Golden-brown varnish.

  • 1738, Cremona
  • Joseph Guarnerius fecit Cremone Anno 1738 JHS (Original)
  • 35.3 cm
  • W. E. Hill & Sons, London, April 19, 1953
  • Jalovec 1957; Jalovec 1964; Sotheby's 1989 (III)

creato:venerdì 24 maggio 2013
modificato:giovedì 23 marzo 2017