Austrian Violin, Attributed to Johann Georg Thir

Description:

Austrian Violin, Attributed to Johann Georg Thir, labeled JOHANN GEORG THIR, LAUTEN UND GEIGENMACHER, repair label STEPHAN THUMHART, AMBERG, 1850, length of back 359 mm, with case.
Estimate $3,000-4,000

minor flecks and abrasions, open seam at lower bout, bulging rib at lower bout, neck graft, small crack near button, minor repair cracks top.


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