Czech Violoncello, Ferdinand August Homolka, Prague, 1886

Description:

Czech Violoncello, Ferdinand August Homolka, Prague, 1886, labeled FERD AUGUST HOMOLKA, FECIT PRAGUE 1886, length of two-piece back 29 13/16 in., 757 mm, with case.
Estimate $8,000-10,000

Repaired top cracks: 3 from lower edge to lower lobes of ff's, 2 saddle cracks;16cm and 8cm, 2 face cracks 8 and 14 mm from lower edge. Button repair, back shows retouching or possibly re-varnish. Repaired lower rib crack.

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