05-01-201105-02-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2544BBoston
May 1, 2011 12:00 PMCalender
440A

Italian Violin, Giuseppe Sgarbi, Modena, 1860

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Auction: Musical Instruments - 2544BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 01, 2011 12:00PM

Description:

Italian Violin, Giuseppe Sgarbi, Modena, 1860, bearing the maker's label, length of back 359 mm, with bow and case.
Estimate $12,000-14,000

Repaired face cracks at treble bridge foot, bass bar, wings, neck joint and saddle. Veneered acoustic patch to the back, but no soundpost or back crack seen. Button replacement. UV scan shows shellac overcoat on pegbox sides and buton area, varnish wear to center of back. Handwritten label.

Keywords

Giuseppe Sgarbi