Description:
Viola d'Amore, unlabeled, the pegbox incised AD 1688, the back decorated with incised image of an angel flanked by two harpists, length of back 369 mm.
Estimate $800-1,200
Numerous top cracks, including sound post. Cracks and separation to binding and purfling on top and back. Cracks to pegbox.
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