Lot 54
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A good Italian violin by Giuseppe Guarneri filius Andreæ, labelled Joseph Guarnerius Filius Andreæ, Fecit Cremonæ, sub Titulo S. Theresie 1714, the two-piece back, cut on the slab, of irregular curl, the ribs similar, the head of narrow curl, the table of medium grain in the centre becoming broader towards the flanks, the varnish of a rich red-brown colour, the length of back 13 7/8in. (353mm), in case (2)
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A good Italian violin by Giuseppe Guarneri filius Andreæ, labelled Joseph Guarnerius Filius Andreæ, Fecit Cremonæ, sub Titulo S. Theresie 1714, the two-piece back, cut on the slab, of irregular curl, the ribs similar, the head of narrow curl, the table of medium grain in the centre becoming broader towards the flanks, the varnish of a rich red-brown colour, the length of back 13 7/8in. (353mm), in case (2)

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A good Italian violin by Giuseppe Guarneri filius Andreæ, labelled Joseph Guarnerius Filius Andreæ, Fecit Cremonæ, sub Titulo S. Theresie 1714, the two-piece back, cut on the slab, of irregular curl, the ribs similar, the head of narrow curl, the table of medium grain in the centre becoming broader towards the flanks, the varnish of a rich red-brown colour, the length of back 13 7/8in. (353mm), in case (2)
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VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium

Lot Essay

Sold with the certificates of Rembert Wurlitzer, Inc., New York, dated 13th September 1967, and William Moennig & Son, Inc., Philadelphia, dated 17th August 1970. Both certificates state that the head of the violin is the work of Giuseppe Guarneri "del Gesù".

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