04-26-201504-27-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2806BBoston
April 26, 2015 12:00 PMCalender
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French Violin, Attributed to Jacques Boquay, Paris

Sell one like this
$29,520$24,000
Auction: Musical Instruments - 2806BLocation: BostonDate / Time: April 26, 2015 12:00PM

Description:

French Violin, Attributed to Jacques Boquay, Paris, labeled JACQUES BOQUAY, PARIS, length of back 359 mm, with French silver-mounted bow with illegible stamp, and case.
Estimate $2,500-4,500

repaired sound post crack on top, repaired wing fractures, repaired face cracks, neck graft, peg bushings, graft to scroll and repaired cracks to belly, pegbox and neck not original.


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Keywords

Paris, Jacques Boquay