Description:
Violin, Ascribed to Stefano Scarampella, labeled STEFANO SCARAMPELLA di BRESCIA/PREMIATO CON MEDAGLIE D'ARGENTO/FRATELLO ED ALLIEVO DEL GIUSEPPE/Fece in Brescia anno 1894, length of back 359 mm, with case.
Certificate: William Moennig & Son, 1958, (copy only).
Estimate $6,000-9,000
In good condition. Some top cracks including wings, and to lower treble bout extending from f-hole (7 cm). Repair to button, varnish retouched, scratches and abrasions.
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