Description:
Violin, Ascribed to Pietro Ambrosi, labeled Petrus Ambrosi fecit/Brixiæ 1763, the saddle stamped 1461, length of back 358 mm, with case.
Certificate: Shropshire & Frey, 1947.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Repaired top cracks. Repaired rib cracks. Back cracks to lower bout on both sides of block. Repairs/patches to button area and upper back. Cheek repair to head.
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