Instrument

 

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Label: "Carlo Antonio Testore figlio maggiore / del su Carlo Giuseppe in Contrada lar / ga al segno dell'Aquila Milano 1746"
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Table: of medium to open grain
Body Length: 35.6 cm.
Back: One-piece of small curl
Scroll: plain
Varnish: Orange-brown

Photos

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Iconography Index

Order Black-and-white photos (front & back): Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 21, 1990, London, Christie's.


Auctions

Auction Date Note Estimate Hammer Price
Christie's, London  Nov-21-1990    £15,000 - £20,000  For members only 

Including buyer's premium
Current record for maker and instrument type
Record at time of sale for maker and instrument type

References

Order Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 21, 1990, London, Christie's.