Description:
Italian Violoncello, c. 1820, labeled Carlo Tononi Bolognese/Fece in Venezia l'A: 1786, the scroll later, length of back 742 mm, with bow.
Estimate $6,000-8,000
Numerous top cracks, sound post patch to back, back crack to treble side of button, numerous rib cracks.
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Carlo Tononi BologneseFine Musical Instruments
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