Dutch Violin, Johannes Theodorus Cuypers, The Hague, c. 1780

Description:

Dutch Violin, Johannes Theodorus Cuypers, The Hague, c. 1780, bearing the facsimile label JOHANNES CUYPERS,/Fecit 's Hage Aº 1782., branded at lower rib 200, length of back 353 mm, with Jaeger case, silver-mounted bow stamped EMILE OUCHARD, and gold-mounted bow.

Letter: Rembert Wurlitzer, 1955; Certificate and Bill of Sale: Frederick E. Haenel, 1955.
Estimate $20,000-30,000

Sound post patch to belly, multiple repaired top cracks, winged back edge at bass side of lower bout, hairline crack to button.


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