French Violoncello, Possibly Silvestre Family, c. 1870

Description:

French Violoncello, Possibly Silvestre Family, c. 1870, unlabeled, length of two-piece back 75.8 cm with case.
Estimate $10,000-12,000

hairline crack in back adjacent to button, 10 cm
button repair
4 hairline rib cracks
hairline face crack lower bass bout, 8 cm
repaired face crack near lower treble edge, 22 cm
various abbrasions to surface
varnish crackle
no openings.


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