Lot Essay
Certificates: Rembert Wurlitzer, New York, January 21, 1964, with photographs attached; Robert Bein and Geoffrey Fushi, Chicago, May 31, 1980
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BY FRANCESCO RUGGERI, CREMONA, CIRCA 1697
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a fine italian violin
By Francesco Ruggeri, Cremona, circa 1697
Labelled Francesco Ruggieri dett'il Per/in Cremona l'anno 1697, the two-piece back of strong narrow curl, the ribs similar, the scroll of light curl, the top of fine to medium grain, the varnish of a gold-brown color, the length of back 13 15/16in (354mm), with case (4)
By Francesco Ruggeri, Cremona, circa 1697
Labelled Francesco Ruggieri dett'il Per/in Cremona l'anno 1697, the two-piece back of strong narrow curl, the ribs similar, the scroll of light curl, the top of fine to medium grain, the varnish of a gold-brown color, the length of back 13 15/16in (354mm), with case (4)
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Please note, at present, only photocopies of the original certificates survive. These photocopies are included in this lot.