Italian Violin, Vincenzo Sannino, Naples, c. 1900

Description:

Italian Violin, Vincenzo Sannino, Naples, c. 1900, labeled Antonius Stradivarius/faciebat anno 1725, bearing multiple inscriptions and branded externally, length of back 357 mm.
Estimate $7,000-9,000

Numerous top patches, including to treble f-hole, edges, corners, purfling. Repaired bass bar, wing, and saddle cracks. Reglued center seams, top and back. Back button graft. Patches to ribs. Overvarnished.


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