Lot 59
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A fine Italian viola by Giovanni Francesco Pressenda, labelled Joannes Franciscus Pressenda q. Raphael, fecit Taurini anno Domini 1832, the one-piece back of irregular horizontal medium curl, the ribs and head similar, the table of fine grain in the centre opening out towards the flanks, the varnish of a rich orange-red colour laid over a golden ground, the length of back 15 3/8in. (391mm), in case
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A fine Italian viola by Giovanni Francesco Pressenda, labelled Joannes Franciscus Pressenda q. Raphael, fecit Taurini anno Domini 1832, the one-piece back of irregular horizontal medium curl, the ribs and head similar, the table of fine grain in the centre opening out towards the flanks, the varnish of a rich orange-red colour laid over a golden ground, the length of back 15 3/8in. (391mm), in case

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A fine Italian viola by Giovanni Francesco Pressenda, labelled Joannes Franciscus Pressenda q. Raphael, fecit Taurini anno Domini 1832, the one-piece back of irregular horizontal medium curl, the ribs and head similar, the table of fine grain in the centre opening out towards the flanks, the varnish of a rich orange-red colour laid over a golden ground, the length of back 15 3/8in. (391mm), in case

The instrument retains its original neck, re-angled at the heel (2)
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium

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