Description:
Viola and Three Violins, the Klingenthal viola unlabeled, one violin labeled Mathias Thier, one violin labeled LUIGI GALIMBERTI, one violin unlabeled, length of backs 383, 355, 359, and 362 mm.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Viola: crack in top, reglued purfling, neck repair, peg cracks; Thier: partially reglued back center seam; GALIMBERTI: top cracks, saddle cracks and wood loss at edge, neck graft; unlabeled: saddle cracks, repair to belly at saddle, repaired back center seam, wood loss in top at upper bout.
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
LUIGI GALIMBERTI, Mathias ThierFine Musical Instruments
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