an interesting violin
Ascribed to Giovanni Francesco Pressenda
Labelled Joannes Franciscus Pressendas Raphael/fecit Taurini anno Domini 1840, bearing the catalogue number 8981, the one-piece back of strong medium curl, the length of back 14 1/8in (359mm), with case (3)
Lot Essay
Certificate: Lyon & Healy, Chicago, 1951 and bill of sale