Violoncello, c. 1766, Probably Milanese

Description:

Violoncello, c. 1766, Probably Milanese, labeled ...CARLO ANTONIO TESTORE..., and branded internally, the scroll probably later, length of back 78 cm.
Estimate $9,000-12,000

Upper bout width 36 cm
Middle Bout width 24 cm
Lower bout width 43.5 cm
Rib height 11.8 cm even.
String length 70 cm

Later scroll. Several repaired top cracks. Back center joint repair. Lower back corner, bass side replaced. Filled worm track, center bout, bass side. Repaired rib cracks, upper treble shoulder. Repaired rib corner cracks, treble side. Inlay repair at upper treble bout of top.

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