Description:
Violin, Probably Dutch, c. 1780, labeled Thomas Balestrieri, Cremonensis/Fecit Mantuæ - Anno 1764, bearing the catalog number 82, length of back 358 mm, with case.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Reduced in size, likely from a small viola. Numerous repaired top cracks including sound post patch. Cheek grafts to head.
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