Italian Violin, Testore Family, c.1740

Description:

Italian Violin, Testore Family, c.1740, labeled CARLO GIUSEPPE TESTORE IN CON, TRADA LARGA DI MILANO, AL SEGNO DELL AQUILLA 1707, the two-piece back of irregular narrow curl, the ribs similar, the scroll of narrow curl, the top of fine grain, the varnish of a golden color, length of back 13 7/8 in., 353 mm, with case and bow.

Certificate: Harry Duffy, Del Mar, October, 1993.
Estimate $20,000-30,000

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