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Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3308BBoston
November 24, 2019 12:00 PMCalender
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Violin, Probably Dutch, c. 1780

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$1,968$1,600
Auction: Musical Instruments - 3308BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 24, 2019 12:00PM

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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Keywords

Thomas Balestrieri