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Sold with various documents and receipts relating to the violin
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An interesting Italian violin
possibly by Pietro Antonio dalla Costa
labelled Pietro Antonio dalla Costa, fece in Treviso Anno 175*, the two-piece back of medium curl ascending slightly from the centre joint, the ribs similar, the later head of narrower curl, the table of medium grain in the centre opening out towards the flanks, the varnish of a dark golden-brown colour, the length of back 14in. (356mm), with two bows in case (4)
possibly by Pietro Antonio dalla Costa
labelled Pietro Antonio dalla Costa, fece in Treviso Anno 175*, the two-piece back of medium curl ascending slightly from the centre joint, the ribs similar, the later head of narrower curl, the table of medium grain in the centre opening out towards the flanks, the varnish of a dark golden-brown colour, the length of back 14in. (356mm), with two bows in case (4)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis