Description:
Italian Violin, Attributed to Micael Deconet, Venice, 1772, labeled ...MICAEL DECONET, VENETIIS, 1772..., length of back 352 mm, with case.
Estimate $45,000-65,000
Sound post crack has been repaired and cleated on the top, and sound post crack on the back has been repaired. Repaired small saddle cracks, and minor face cracks. Rebushed pegs. repaired small fissured on back.
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