Description:
Violin, labeled Carolus Ferdinandus Landulphus/fecit Mediolani in via S. Mar-/garita anno 1753, length of back 358 mm, with case and bow stamped MATTHIAS ALBANI.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Cross-grain crack to upper treble bout back, multiple belly cracks, damage at upper block back, sound post crack, rib cracks, A-peg crack
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MATTHIAS ALBANIFine Musical Instruments
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