Fine Italian Violin, Vincenzo Ruggeri, Cremona, 1697

Description:

Fine Italian Violin, Vincenzo Ruggeri, Cremona, 1697, labeled VICENZO RUGER DETTO IL PER, IN CREMONA 1697, the one-piece back with original bass side wing of strong medium curl, the ribs similar, the scroll of broader strong curl, the top of fine of medium grain, the varnish of a golden orange brown color, length of back 14 3/16 in., (caliper),360 mm, with case.

Certificates: W.E. Hill & Sons, London, July 14, 1925 Jacques Francais, New York, October 20, 1972.Literature: Similar examples can be found in the publications ...E Furono Liutai in Cremona, (catalog to the Exposition of the Ente Triennale Internazionale...A. Stradivari, Cremona, 2000) a violin dated circa 1690; and The Henry Hottinger Collection, Rembert Wurlitzer, Inc, 1967, a violin dated 1735 known as "The Bloch".


Estimate $220,000-260,000

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