Modern Violoncello, c. 1920, Probably Gandolfo Militello

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Modern Violoncello, c. 1920, Probably Gandolfo Militello, labeled GANDOLFO MILITELLO, CALLE SARMIENTO 1670, FECE BUENOS AIRES 1921, PREMATO CON MEDAGLIA D ORO, ESP UNIVERSALE EU CALIRORNIA, length of two-piece back 30 in., 760 mm.
Estimate $4,000-6,000

Back, sides, and scroll of willow or similar Argentine wood. Some cracks and deformation to ribs. Treble side saddle crack extending to and above treble ff.

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