10-10-201010-11-2010
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2520BBoston
October 10, 2010 12:00 PMCalender
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Composite Violin, Possibly Italian, c. 1800

Sell one like this
$39,105$33,000
Auction: Musical Instruments - 2520BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 10, 2010 12:00PM

Description:

Composite Violin, Possibly Italian, c. 1800, unlabeled, length of back 354 mm, with case.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

Top probably later, hairline wing and top cracks. Purfling in top is same guage as back, but outside wood is more black. Back has original wings at lower bouts. Pegbox bushed.