10-12-200810-13-2008
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2428Boston
October 12, 2008 12:00 PMCalender
52A

Violin c. 1730

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$7,110$6,000
Auction: Musical Instruments - 2428Location: BostonDate / Time: October 12, 2008 12:00PM

Description:

Violin c. 1730, labeled FRANCISCUS GOBETTI, FECIT VENETIIS 1718, length of back 14 3/16 in, 360 mm., with case.
Estimate $7,000-9,000

Button repair, ebony crown, replaced back edge and purfling, upper treble bout, repaired hairline fractures top edge of table, repaired face cracks. Pegbox bushed, repaired scroll fracture. UV scan show little retouch, light shellac overcoat in breast area, mush origianl varnish surface.