Musical Instruments London | 06 Mar 2012, 02

Sotheby's
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 1
A VIOLIN
FRANCE,
MID-19TH CENTURY
labelled Joannes Tononus fecit Bononiae in Platea Penaglionis Anno Domini . 1689.
length of back 14in., 35.5cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
and a silver-mounted violin bow, in case
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LOT 2
MAX MÖCKEL
(B BERLIN 1873; D 1973)
A VIOLIN
BERLIN, 1934
3.0
labelled Max Möckel Berlin 1934
length of back 14 1/16 in., 35.8cm.
ESTIMATE 2,500-3,500 GBP
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LOT 3
ATTRIBUTED TO
AMEDEO SIMONAZZI
(GUALTIERI, REGGIA EMILIA, B 1891; D 1984)
A VIOLIN,
20TH CENTURY
labelled Simonazzi Amadeo, Scolaro di "Stefano Scarampella", Fatto a S Vittoria (Emilia)
Anno 1920
length of back 13 13/16 in., 35.1cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
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LOT 4
KLOZ FAMILY
(FL MITTENWALD)
A VIOLIN
MITTENWALD, LATE 18TH CENTURY
unlabelled
length of back 14in., 35.5cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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LOT 5
A VIOLIN, 19TH CENTURY
unlabelled
length of back 14in., 35.6cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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LOT 6
A VIOLIN
NORTH ITALY, CIRCA 1700
labelled Petrus Guarnerius Filius Joseph Cremonensis fecit Venetijs. Anno 1735
length of back 13 1/2 in., 34.3cm.
ESTIMATE 12,000-18,000 GBP
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LOT 7
RICHARD DUKE, JUNIOR
(FL LONDON, C1768-C1790)
A VIOLIN
LONDON,
1792
3.0
labelled Made by Richard Duke, London, 1792. Signed and dated in his own writing inside.
Certified by G.A. Barnes, successor of G.A. Chanot, and inscribed internally on the table
Duke Maker London 1792
length of back 13 15/16 in., 35.4cm.
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
and a silver-mounted violin bow, in case
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LOT 8
ATTRIBUTED TO
ROMANO MARENGO-RINALDI
(B ALBA, 1866; D TURIN, 1935)
A VIOLIN
ITALY, EARLY 20TH CENTURY
labelled Joseph Antonius Rocca fecit Taurini anno Domini 1839
length of back 14 1/16 in., 35.8cm.
ESTIMATE 8,000-10,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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LOT 9
LUDOVICO GIOVANNETTI
(B 1893; D 1967; FL SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO)
A VIOLIN
SAN BENEDETTO DEL TRONTO, 1950
labelled Primus 1950, in S Benedetto del Tronto fatto Ludovico Giovannetti
length of back 14 1/8 in., 35.9cm.
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of Florian Leonhard, London, dated 10th September 2008
This violin is illustrated in The Makers of Central Italy - Marche and Umbria by Florian Leonhard, p. 298
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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LOT 10
CLAUDE AUGUSTIN MIREMONT
(B 1827; FL MIRECOURT, PARIS, NEW YORK; D 1887)
A VIOLIN
PARIS, 1880
labelled C.A. Miremont fecit Parisiis Anno Dni 1880
length of back 14 1/16 in., 35.8cm.
ESTIMATE 7,000-10,000 GBP
PROVENANCE
This violin has been in the same family for 75 years
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LOT 11
JOHANNES BERNARDUS CUYPERS
(B THE HAGUE, 1781; D 1840)
A VIOLIN
THE HAGUE, 1810
labelled Joh. Bernardus Cuypers fecit S'Hage 1810
length of back 13 15/16 in., 35.4cm.
ESTIMATE 5,000-7,000 GBP
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LOT 12
ARMANDO PICCAGLIANI
(MODENA, B 1879; D 1945)
A VIOLIN
MODENA, 1937
labelled with signature Piccagliani Armando, fece in Modena 1937 and branded A.
Piccagliani Modena on the label
length of back 14 1/8 in., 35.7cm.
ESTIMATE 8,000-12,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
and a violin bow, in case
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LOT 13
MARINO CAPICCHIONI
(B SAN MARINO, 1895; D RIMINI, 1977)
A VIOLIN
RIMINI, 1964
labelled Marinus Capicchioni fecit Arimini A.D. 1964 and branded internally on the back M.
Capicchioni-Rimini
length of back 14 1/16 in., 35.7cm.
ESTIMATE 20,000-30,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
and a violin bow by Weidhaas, in case
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LOT 14
ANTONIO CAPELA
(B ANTA ESPINHO, 1932)
A VIOLIN
ANTA ESPINHO, 1977
labelled Antonio Capela Antense Espinho Portugal Faciebat Anno 1977
length of back 14in., 35.5cm.
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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LOT 15
AMÉDÉE DIEUDONNÉ
(B 1890; FL MIRECOURT, 1924-C1960)
A VIOLIN FOR LOUIS COURTIER
MIRECOURT, 1934
labelled Fait pour Louis Courtier, Maitre Luthier, Année 1934, No. 465
length of back 14in., 35.6cm.
ESTIMATE 2,500-3,500 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of Louis Courtier, Mirecourt, dated 1934
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LOT 16
JEAN BAPTISTE LE FEBVRE
(B LANNOY, 1730; D AMSTERDAM, 1775)
A VIOLIN
AMSTERDAM, CIRCA 1765
labelled J.B. Le Febvre fecit in Amsterdam 176*
length of back 13 15/16 in., 35.5cm.
ESTIMATE 7,000-10,000 GBP
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LOT 17
ATTRIBUTED TO
VINCENZO POSTIGLIONE
(NAPLES, B 1831; D 1916)
A VIOLIN, CIRCA 1900
labelled Vincetius (sic) Pottiglione me fecit Neapoli anno 1880
length of back 14in., 35.5cm.
ESTIMATE 2,500-3,500 GBP
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LOT 18
CHARLES MENNEGAND
(B NANCY, 1822; FL PARIS, D 1885)
A VIOLIN
PARIS
, 1879
labelled C. Mennegand luthier 26 rue de Trévise Paris 1879
length of back 14 1/8 in., 35.9cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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LOT 19
FOLLOWER OF
MICHELE ANGELO BERGONZI
(CREMONA, B 1721; D 1758)
A VIOLIN
ITALY, MID-19TH CENTURY
the head later
unlabelled
length of back 14 1/16 in., 35.7cm.
ESTIMATE 10,000-15,000 GBP
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LOT 20
CAMILLO CAMILLI
(B C1704; D MANTUA, 1754)
A VIOLIN
MANTUA,
CIRCA 1740
the front probably earlier, c1730, the scroll by another hand
labelled Enricus Ceruti fecit Cremonæ anno 1834 E.F.C.
length of back 13 15/16 in., 35.4cm.
ESTIMATE 30,000-50,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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LOT 21
ATTRIBUTED TO
ALFREDO CONTINO
(B NAPLES, 1890)
A VIOLIN, CIRCA 1930
labelled Antonius Comuni fecit Placentiae anno 1813
length of back 14 1/16 in., 35.8cm.
ESTIMATE 4,500-6,000 GBP
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LOT 21
ATTRIBUTED TO
ALFREDO CONTINO
(B NAPLES, 1890)
A VIOLIN, CIRCA 1930
labelled Antonius Comuni fecit Placentiae anno 1813
length of back 14 1/16 in., 35.8cm.
ESTIMATE 4,500-6,000 GBP
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LOT 22
CIRCLE OF
HENDRIK JACOBS
(B AMSTERDAM, 1630; D 1699)
A VIOLIN
PROBABLY AMSTERDAM, CIRCA 1700
labelled Nicolaus Amatius... 1692
length of back 14 1/8 in., 35.9cm.
ESTIMATE 8,000-12,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
and a violin bow stamped Caressa & Francais, Paris, in case
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LOT 23
GENNARO GAGLIANO
(FL NAPLES, C1740-C1780)
A VIOLIN
NAPLES, CIRCA 1760
labelled Januarius Gagliano fecit Neap. 1742
length of back 13 3/4 in., 35.0cm.
ESTIMATE 40,000-60,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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LOT 24
LOUIS PIERNOT
(FL PARIS C1900-1923, PARMAIN 1923-1959)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
PARMAIN, CIRCA 1930
round stick, the ebony frog with silver rings and pearl eyes, silver overlaid adjuster
60 grams (with tinsel lapping)
ESTIMATE 1,800-2,500 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of J.F. Raffin, Paris, dated 7th April 2010
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LOT 25
ALBERT NÜRNBERGER
(FL MARKNEUKIRCHEN, FROM C1890)
A SILVER-MOUNTED CELLO BOW
MARKNEUKIRCHEN, CIRCA 1940
octagonal stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster, possibly later, with two silver
bands
stamped faintly Albert Nürnberger on the handle
79.5 grams
ESTIMATE 1,000-1,500 GBP
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LOT 26
JUSTIN POIRSON
(B MIRECOURT, 1851; D PARIS, 1925)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1915
round stick, the ebony frog with silver rings and pearl eyes, silver overlaid adjuster
stamped Poirson à Paris on the handle
56 grams (with tinsel lapping)
ESTIMATE 1,500-2,000 GBP
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LOT 27
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver bands
stamped A. Lamy à Paris on the handle
60 grams
ESTIMATE 1,500-2,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
and four violin bows
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LOT 28
CHARLES NICOLAS BAZIN
(MIRECOURT, B 1847; D 1915)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
MIRECOURT, CIRCA 1900
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver bands
stamped Tourte on the handle
61 grams
ESTIMATE 1,500-2,000 GBP
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LOT 29
WILLIAM WATSON
(B LONDON, 1930)
A CHASED GOLD AND TORTOISESHELL-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
LONDON, CIRCA 1970
round stick, the tortoiseshell frog with chased gold crowns, the adjuster with two chased
gold bands
stamped W.D. Watson London on the handle
61 grams
ESTIMATE 2,500-3,500 GBP
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LOT 30
W.E. HILL & SONS
(FL LONDON, 1887-1992)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
LONDON, CIRCA 1900
octagonal stick, plain ebony frog, silver overlaid adjuster
stamped W.E. Hill & Sons on the handle
58 grams
ESTIMATE 1,500-2,000 GBP
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LOT 31
W.E. HILL & SONS
(FL LONDON, 1887-1992)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
LONDON, CIRCA 1920
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, silver overlaid adjuster
stamped H & S on the handle
62 grams
ESTIMATE 1,500-2,000 GBP
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LOT 32
W.E. HILL & SONS
(FL LONDON, 1887-1992)
A SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL-MOUNTED FLEUR-DE-LYS VIOLIN BOW
LONDON, 1926
round stick, the tortoiseshell frog with silver fleur-de-lys, silver overlaid adjuster
stamped W.E. Hill & Sons on the handle
57.5 grams (with original lapping)
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
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LOT 33
CIRCLE OF
NICOLAS MALINE
(MIRECOURT, B 1822; D 1877)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLA BOW
FRANCE,
MID-19TH CENTURY
round stick, the later ebony frog with pearl eyes, the later adjuster with two silver bands
71 grams
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
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LOT 34
CIRCLE OF
ETIENNE PAJEOT
(B MIRECOURT, 1791; D PARIS, 1849)
A HALF-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
PARIS, FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
round stick, open plain ebony frog, bone adjuster
59 grams
ESTIMATE 2,000-3,000 GBP
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LOT 35
JOHANNES S. FINKEL
(B MARKNEUKIRCHEN, 1947; FL BRIENZ, SWITZERLAND)
A SILVER-MOUNTED CELLO BOW
BRIENZ, CIRCA 1980
octagonal stick, the ebony frog with silver rings and pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver
bands
stamped J.S. Finkel on the handle
82 grams
ESTIMATE 1,800-2,500 GBP
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LOT 36
EUGÈNE SARTORY
(B MIRECOURT, 1871; D PARIS, 1946)
A SILVER-MOUNTED CELLO BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1900
round stick, the later ebony frog with pearl eyes, later silver overlaid adjuster
2.0
stamped faintly E. Sartory à Paris on the handle
81 grams
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with a photocopy of the certificate of J.F. Raffin, Paris, dated 11th December 2008
CATALOGUE NOTE
in bow box
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LOT 37
A SILVER AND IVORY-MOUNTED CELLO BOW AFTER PAJEOT
octagonal stick, plain ivory frog, the ebony adjuster with two silver bands
75 grams
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
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LOT 38
FRANÇOIS PECCATTE
(B MIRECOURT, 1820; D PARIS, 1856)
A NICKEL-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1850
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two nickel bands
59.5 grams
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of J.F. Raffin, Paris, dated 25th August 2008
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LOT 39
SCHOOL OF
NICOLAS MAIRE
(B MIRECOURT, 1800; D PARIS, 1878)
A NICKEL-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1850
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two nickel bands
61 grams
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
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LOT 40
ALBERT NÜRNBERGER
(FL MARKNEUKIRCHEN, FROM C1890)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
MARKNEUKIRCHEN, CIRCA 1930
round stick, plain ebony frog, silver overlaid adjuster
stamped Albert Nürnberger on the handle
56 grams (with tinsel lapping)
ESTIMATE 1,500-2,000 GBP
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LOT 41
ALBERT NÜRNBERGER
(FL MARKNEUKIRCHEN, FROM C1890)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
MARKNEUKIRCHEN, MID-20TH CENTURY
octagonal stick, the ebony frog with silver rings and pearl eyes, silver overlaid adjuster
stamped Albert Nürnberger on the handle
59.5 grams
ESTIMATE 1,800-2,500 GBP
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LOT 42
ARTHUR RICHARD BULTITUDE
(B LONDON, 1908; FL HAWKHURST, FROM 1961; D 1990)
A SILVER AND TORTOISESHELL-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
HAWKHURST, 1961
octagonal stick, the tortoiseshell frog with silver roses, silver overlaid adjuster
stamped A.R. Bultitude on the handle
60 grams
ESTIMATE 1,500-2,000 GBP
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LOT 43
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW, 19TH CENTURY
octagonal stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver bands and pearl
facets
59 grams
ESTIMATE 1,500-2,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
and a silver-mounted violin bow, 57 grams
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 44
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLA BOW
FRANCE, LATE 19TH CENTURY
octagonal stick, the later ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver bands
73.5 grams
ESTIMATE 2,000-3,000 GBP
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LOT 45
WILLIAM WATSON
(B LONDON, 1930)
A SILVER-MOUNTED CELLO BOW
LONDON, CIRCA 2000
octagonal stick, the ebony frog with silver rings and pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver
bands
stamped W.D. Watson London on the handle
80 grams
ESTIMATE 2,500-3,500 GBP
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LOT 46
GAND & BERNARDEL FRÈRES
(FL PARIS, 1866-1886)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1870
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver bands
stamped Gand & Bernardel Fres on the handle
57.5 grams
ESTIMATE 1,800-2,500 GBP
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LOT 47
JOSEPH ALFRED LAMY
(B MIRECOURT, 1850; D PARIS, 1919)
A SILVER-MOUNTED CELLO BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1900
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver bands
stamped A. Lamy à Paris on the handle
73.5 grams
ESTIMATE 3,500-5,000 GBP
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LOT 48
JOSEPH RENE LAFLEUR
(B PARIS, 1812; D 1874)
A SILVER-MOUNTED CELLO BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1840
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver bands
stamped Lafleur on the handle
77.5 grams
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of J.F. Raffin, Paris, dated 29th January 2011
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LOT 49
SCHOOL OF
ETIENNE PAJEOT
(B MIRECOURT, 1791; D PARIS, 1849)
A SILVER-MOUNTED CELLO BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1830
octagonal stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the later adjuster with two silver bands
75.5 grams (without lapping)
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of J.F. Raffin, Paris, dated 9th October 2009
CATALOGUE NOTE
Sold with the original frog and button, and with another replacement frog and button
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LOT 50
WORKSHOP OF
JEAN BAPTISTE VUILLAUME
(B MIRECOURT, 1798; D PARIS, 1875)
A NICKEL-MOUNTED CELLO BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1870
octagonal stick, the later ebony frog with pearl eyes, the later adjuster with two nickel
bands
stamped J.B. Vuillaume on the handle
74 grams (with tinsel lapping)
ESTIMATE 1,200-1,600 GBP
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LOT 51
KLOZ SCHOOL)
A VIOLA
MITTENWALD,
LATE 18TH CENTURY
labelled Sebastian Kloz, in Mittenwald, An 1790
length of back 15in., 38.1cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of Max Möller, Amsterdam, dated 2nd May 1950
CATALOGUE NOTE
and a viola bow by Weidhaas, in case
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LOT 52
CUYPERS FAMILY
(FL THE HAGUE, C1760-C1830)
A VIOLA
THE HAGUE,
CIRCA 1800
bearing an illegible label
length of back 14 3/4 in., 37.5cm.
ESTIMATE 5,000-7,000 GBP
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LOT 53
ASCRIBED TO
BARTOLOMEO BIMBI
(FL SIENA & FLORENCE, C1750-1770)
A VIOLA
POSSIBLY FLORENCE, 18TH CENTURY
unlabelled
length of back 15 1/4 in., 38.7cm.
ESTIMATE 8,000-12,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of W.E. Hill & Sons, London, dated 1st December 1898
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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LOT 54
LORENZ WACHTER
(FL BONN & MAYENCE, MID-18TH CENTURY)
A VIOLA
GERMANY, MID-18TH CENTURY
labelled Lorenz Wachter Churfürstl. Hof. Lauten= und Geigenmacher ...
length of back 15 5/16 in., 39.0cm.
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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LOT 55
RENÉ MORIZOT
(B MIRECOURT, 1917)
A VIOLA
MIRECOURT, MID-20TH CENTURY
inscribed R. Morizot 114 internally on the back
length of back 16 9/16 in., 42.0cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
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LOT 56
CIRCLE OF
WILLIAM FORSTER III
(LONDON, B 1764; D 1824)
A VIOLA
ENGLAND, CIRCA 1830
2.0
unlabelled
length of back 15 1/4 in., 38.7cm.
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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LOT 57
ENRICO MARCHETTI
(B MILAN, 1855; D TURIN, 1930)
A VIOLA
TURIN, 1914
2.0
labelled Enrico Marchetti Mediolanensis... Fecit Taurini anno Domini 1914
length of back 16 3/8 in., 41.7cm.
ESTIMATE 20,000-30,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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LOT 58
MATHIAS NEUNER
(MITTENWALD, B 1762; D 1830)
A CELLO
MITTENWALD
, 1876
labelled Mathias Neuner, Geigenmacher in Mittenwald. 1876. Nro. 94
length of back 29 1/4 in., 74.3cm.
ESTIMATE 5,000-8,000 GBP
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 59
THOMAS SMITH
(FL LONDON, C1740-1790)
A CELLO
LONDON, CIRCA 1765
labelled Made by Thos. Smith at the Harp and Hautboy in Pickadilly Londini 176*
length of back 29 1/16 in., 73.8cm.
ESTIMATE 6,000-8,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of Josef Blum, Stuttgart, dated 6th May 1992
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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LOT 60
JOSEPH HILL
(LONDON, B 1715; D 1784)
A COMPOSITE CELLO
LONDON, CIRCA 1770
the back and sides by another hand, also 18th century English, the head later
labelled Made and sold by Chas and Saml Thomson in St. Paul's Churchyard, London, 1783
length of back 29 1/2 in., 75.0cm.
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with a receipt from Paul Voight, Manchester, dated 19th June 1965
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 61
BERNARD SIMON FENDT
(LONDON, B 1800; D 1852)
A CELLO
LONDON, CIRCA 1850
unlabelled
length of back 29in., 73.7cm.
ESTIMATE 10,000-15,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of D.R. Hill & Son, Great Missenden, dated 27th July 2011
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 62
JOHANNES FRANCISCUS CUYPERS
(B 1776; D 1828; FL THE HAGUE & AMSTERDAM)
A CELLO
THE HAGUE, 1814
the head later
labelled Johannes Franciscus Cuypers fecit Amsterdam anno 1814 and bearing a repairer's
label dated 1898
length of back 29 5/8 in., 75.1cm.
ESTIMATE 25,000-35,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in cover
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 63
MARTIN STOSS
(B FÜSSEN 1778, D VIENNA, 1838)
A CHILD'S CELLO
VIENNA, 1813
labelled Martin Stoss in der obern Breuner-Strasse No. 1209 in Wien, and inscribed on the
label Anno 1813
length of back 23 1/16 in., 58.6cm.
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in cover
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 64
A CELLO
ITALY, CIRCA 1800
unlabelled
length of back 29 1/2 in., 74.9cm.
ESTIMATE 20,000-30,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of Andreas Woywod, London, dated 4th May 2010
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 65
ATTRIBUTED TO
GEORG WINTERLING
(B1859; D MUNICH, 1929)
A CELLO
GERMANY OR ENGLAND
, CIRCA 1910
unlabelled
length of back 29 5/8 in., 75.3cm.
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 66
A CELLO
BOHEMIA, CIRCA 1900
unlabelled
length of back 29 1/2 in., 74.9cm.
ESTIMATE 5,000-7,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 67
FERDINAND WILHELM JAURA
(D VIENNA, 1892; D MUNICH 1976)
A CELLO
VIENNA,
1883
signed internally on the table Gemacht von Wilh. Jaura bei Wth Gutermann, Wien 1889 and
labelled W. Theodor Gutermann Fecit Vienne Anno 1882
length of back 29 5/8 in., 75.3cm.
ESTIMATE 6,000-8,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with photographs of the internal inscription
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 68
AUGUSTE SÉBASTIEN PHILIPPE BERNARDEL
(B MIRECOURT, 1798; D BOUGIVAL, 1870)
A CELLO
PARIS, CIRCA 1845
labelled Bernardel, Luthier, Elève de Lupot, Rue Croix des Petits Champs No.23 à Paris
184* and inscribed on the label 79ème basse
length of back 29 5/8 in., 75.3cm.
ESTIMATE 35,000-50,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 69
ATTRIBUTED TO
MARK DEARLOVE
(FL LEEDS, 1808-1849)
A CELLO
ENGLAND, CIRCA 1830
unlabelled
length of back 28 7/8 in., 73.5cm.
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
PROVENANCE
During a recent restoration an inscription was found on which the attribution to Dearlove is based
CATALOGUE NOTE
and a cello bow by Grünke, in case
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 70
CHARLES JEAN BAPTISTE COLLIN-MEZIN II
(MIRECOURT, B 1870; D 1934)
A CELLO
MIRECOURT,
CIRCA 1925
2.0
labelled Ch. J.B. Collin-Mézin, Luthier, Grand Prix Exposition Universelle 1900, Paris, and
inscribed on the label No. 28 bis extra, No. 693
length of back 29 3/4 in. 75.6cm.
ESTIMATE 8,000-12,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in cover
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 70A
ATTRIBUTED TO
GIUSEPPE GUARNERI FILIUS ANDREÆ
(CREMONA, B 1666; D 1739)
A CELLO, 18TH CENTURY
the head later
labelled Andreas Guarnerius fecit Cremone anno 16**
length of back 29 13/16 in., 75.8cm.
ESTIMATE 35,000-50,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 71
A CELLO
MIRECOURT, LATE 19TH CENTURY
unlabelled
length of back 29 7/8 in., 75.9cm.
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in cover
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 72
ASCRIBED TO
ANTONIO MARIANI
(FL PESARO, C 1635-1685)
A CELLO, 18TH CENTURY
labelled Antonio Mariani Pesaro 1607
length of back 29 3/4 in., 75.6cm.
ESTIMATE 20,000-30,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of Emile Français, Paris, dated 25th April 1940
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 73
A CELLO
MILAN, MID-18TH CENTURY
labelled Francesco Ruggeri dett' il Per in Cremona l'anno 16**
length of back 29 5/16 in., 74.5cm.
ESTIMATE 35,000-50,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 74
A CELLO
MIRECOURT,
LATE 18TH CENTURY
labelled Mansuy à Paris and bearing two repairers' labels
length of back 29 15/16 in., 76.1cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
and a cello bow branded Buthod, in cover
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 75
JANOS STOWASSER
(B 1846; FL BUDAPEST)
A CELLO
BUDAPEST, 1899
labelled Stowasser J., csasz es kir udvari hangszergyaros, Budapest 1899
length of back 30in., 76.3cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 76
ATTRIBUTED TO
SEBASTIAN RAUCH
(B 1711; D BRATISLAVA, 1801)
A CELLO
BOHEMIA, LATE 18TH CENTURY
bearing two repairers' labels
length of back 29 5/16 in., 74.5cm.
ESTIMATE 9,000-12,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in cover
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 77
ATTRIBUTED TO
LORENZO VENTAPANE
(FL NAPLES, 1790-1843)
A CELLO
NAPLES,
CIRCA 1830
labelled Ferdinandus Gagliano Filius Nicolai fecit Neap. 1776
length of back 29 1/16 in., 73.8cm.
ESTIMATE 35,000-45,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the copy valuation of Jürgen J. Schröder, Frankfurt am Main, dated 24th February 1961
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 78
CARLO ANTONIO TESTORE
(MILAN, B 1693; D C1765)
A CELLO
MILAN, CIRCA 1750
the head possibly later
labelled Carlo Giuseppe Testore in Contrada larga di Milano al Segno dell'Aquila 1709 and
branded with the maker's monogram internally on the back
length of back 29 7/16 in., 74.8cm.
ESTIMATE 80,000-120,000 GBP
PROVENANCE
This cello has been cut down and subsequently re-enlarged
LITERATURE
A certificate from Peter Biddulph, London, is available with this cello
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 79
PIERRE CUNIOT
(MIRECOURT, B 1839; D 1884)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
MIRECOURT, CIRCA 1870
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with silver band and endcap
engraved N Barbier on the silver slide
58 grams
ESTIMATE 2,000-3,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of Jean-François Raffin, Paris, dated 26th June 2001
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 80
ATTRIBUTED TO
JACQUES LAFLEUR
(B NANCY, 1757; D PARIS, 1832)
A NICKEL MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two nickel bands
62.5 grams
ESTIMATE 2,000-3,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 81
FOLLOWER OF
JEAN 'GRAND' ADAM
(MIRECOURT, B 1823; D 1869)
A NICKEL-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
octagonal stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two nickel bands
46 grams (without hair or lapping)
ESTIMATE 1,500-2,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 82
WORKSHOP OF
VICTOR FÉTIQUE
(B MIRECOURT, 1872; D PARIS, 1933)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1920
octagonal stick, the ebony frog with silver rings and pearl eyes, silver overlaid adjuster
stamped Vtor Fétique à Paris on the handle
60 grams
ESTIMATE 1,800-2,500 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of Pierre Guillaume, Brussels, dated 23rd February 2010
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 83
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW AFTER PIERRE SIMON
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver bands
60 grams
ESTIMATE 3,800-5,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 84
FRANÇOIS PECCATTE
(B MIRECOURT, 1820; D PARIS, 1856)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1850
round stick, the ebony frog, possibly by Dominique Peccatte, with pearl eyes, the adjuster
with two silver bands
61.5 grams
ESTIMATE 18,000-25,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 85
CIRCLE OF
PIERRE SIMON
(B MIRECOURT, 1808; D PARIS, 1882)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
FRANCE
,
CIRCA 1870
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver bands
56.5 grams
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 86
JEAN JOSEPH MARTIN
(MIRECOURT, B 1837; D 1910)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1890
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver bands
60 grams
ESTIMATE 6,000-8,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 87
FRANÇOIS NICOLAS VOIRIN
(B MIRECOURT, 1833; D PARIS, 1885)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1860
round stick, the later ebony frog with pearl eyes, the later adjuster with silver band and
endcap
stamped J.B. Vuillaume on the handle
55 grams
ESTIMATE 2,500-3,500 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with a photocopy of the certificate of Bernard Millant, Paris, dated 9th May 2003
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 88
ATTRIBUTED TO
JEAN BAPTISTE VUILLAUME
(B MIRECOURT, 1798; D PARIS, 1875)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW, 19TH CENTURY
round stick, the ebony frog, Vuillaume style, with pearl eyes, silver overlaid adjuster, the
mounts probably later
stamped Vuillaume à Paris on the handle
60.5 grams
ESTIMATE 1,800-2,500 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 90
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW, 20TH CENTURY
round stick, the ebony frog with silver rings and pearl eyes, silver overlaid adjuster
stamped E. Sartory à Paris on the handle
58.5 grams
ESTIMATE 1,800-2,500 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 91
WORKSHOP OF
ETIENNE PAJEOT
(B MIRECOURT, 1791; D PARIS, 1849)
A NICKEL-MOUNTED VIOLA BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1835
round stick, plain ebony frog, the adjuster with two nickel bands
72 grams
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Millant & Raffin illustrate a similar bow on p.29 of Vol. II of L'Archet
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 92
SCHOOL OF PAJEOT / MAIRE)
A NICKEL-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
FRANCE, MID-19TH CENTURY
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two nickel bands
60 grams
ESTIMATE 1,800-2,500 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 93
TIM BAKER
(B 1962; FL LONDON)
A GOLD-MOUNTED VIOLA BOW
LONDON, CIRCA 2000
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two gold bands
stamped T. Baker and Beare on the handle
72.5 grams
ESTIMATE 1,500-2,500 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 94
ATTRIBUTED TO
DOMINIQUE PECCATTE
(MIRECOURT, B 1810; D 1874)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLA BOW
FRANCE, 19TH CENTURY
round stick, the later ebony frog with pearl eyes, the later adjuster with two silver bands
69 grams
ESTIMATE 5,000-8,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 95
CIRCLE OF
FRANÇOIS PECCATTE
(B MIRECOURT, 1820; D PARIS, 1856)
A HALF MOUNTED VIOLA BOW
PARIS,
CIRCA 1850
octagonal stick, plain ebony frog, bone adjuster
65 grams
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 96
ATTRIBUTED TO
JOSEPH RENE LAFLEUR
(B PARIS, 1812; D 1874)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
FRANCE
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the adjuster with two silver bands
62 grams
ESTIMATE 1,500-2,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 97
HILAIRE DARCHE
(FL BRUSSELS, 1886-1929)
A SILVER-MOUNTED VIOLIN BOW
BRUSSELS, CIRCA 1920
octagonal stick, the ebony frog with silver rings and pearl eyes, silver overlaid adjuster
stamped H.Darche à Bruxelles on the handle
61.5 grams
ESTIMATE 2,000-3,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 98
CIRCLE OF
DOMINIQUE PECCATTE
(MIRECOURT, B 1810; D 1874)
A SILVER-MOUNTED CELLO BOW
FRANCE
, CIRCA 1850
round stick, the ebony frog, possibly later, with pearl eyes, the adjuster, possibly later, with
two silver bands
79.5 grams
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 99
PIERRE SIMON
(B MIRECOURT, 1808; D PARIS, 1882)
A SILVER-MOUNTED CELLO BOW
PARIS, CIRCA 1855
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl eyes, the later adjuster with two silver bands
75.5 grams
ESTIMATE 10,000-15,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of J.F. Raffin, Paris, dated 25th July 2011
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 100
ATTRIBUTED TO
JACOB EURY
(B MIRECOURT, 1765; D 1848; FL PARIS, P1795)
A SILVER-MOUNTED CELLO BOW,
FIRST HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY
round stick, the ebony frog with pearl plates, the adjuster with two silver bands
80.3 grams
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 101
W.E. HILL & SONS
(FL LONDON, 1887-1992)
A GOLD-MOUNTED CELLO BOW
LONDON, 1932
round stick, the ebony frog with gold rings and pearl eyes, the adjuster with two gold
bands and pearl dots in the facets
stamped W.E. Hill & Sons on the handle
77.5 grams
ESTIMATE 5,000-7,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 102
GEORG WINTERLING
(B1859; D MUNICH, 1929)
A VIOLIN
MUNICH
, 1921
labelled Georg Winterling, Krailling b/ München, 1921
length of back 14in., 35.5cm.
ESTIMATE 6,000-8,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 103
MARINO CAPICCHIONI
(B SAN MARINO, 1895; D RIMINI, 1977)
A VIOLIN
RIMINI, 1927
labelled Marino Capicchioni, N.43, Anno 1927 and inscribed on the top block Marino
Capicchioni, Rimini 1927, N. 42 (sic.)
length of back 14in., 35.6cm.
ESTIMATE 12,000-18,000 GBP
LITERATURE
For a similar example from the year 1927 and numbered 41, please refer to Sotheby's catalogue of 8th March 2011,
lot 187
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 104
MARIO GADDA
(B 1931; FL MANTUA)
A VIOLIN
MANTUA, 1976
labelled Mario Gadda di Mantova figlio ed allievo di Gaetano fece in Mantova anno 1976
copia Pietro Guarneri 1702 and branded M. Gadda Mantova internally on the back, and MG
externally on the button
length of back 13 15/16 in., 35.3cm.
ESTIMATE 6,000-8,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of the maker, Mantua, dated 17th February 1994
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 105
RICCARDO GENOVESE
(B MONTIGLIO, 1883; D ASTI, 1935)
A VIOLIN
MONTIGLIO
, 1924
labelled Riccardo Genovese - Fecit Montiglio - anno Domini 1924
length of back 14in., 35.6cm.
ESTIMATE 18,000-25,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of Jean-Jacques Rampal, Paris, dated 7th January 2011
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 106
PAUL BLANCHARD
(B MIRECOURT, 1851; D LYON, 1912)
A VIOLIN
LYON, 1887
labelled Fait par Paul Blanchard à Lyon en 1887 no. 141 and signed internally in the upper
treble back
length of back 14 1/8 in., 35.9cm.
ESTIMATE 7,000-10,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 107
A VIOLIN
FRANCE, CIRCA 1840
unlabelled
length of back 14 3/16 in., 36.1cm.
ESTIMATE 1,500-2,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 108
GIUSEPPE PEDRAZZINI
(B PIZZIGHETTONE, 1879; D MILAN, 1958)
A VIOLIN
MILAN, CIRCA 1945-50
labelled with signature Giuseppe Pedrazzini Cremonese fece in Milano 1926 and branded
internally on the back G. Pedrazzini
length of back 14 1/16 in., 35.8cm.
ESTIMATE 22,000-28,000 GBP
PROVENANCE
This violin shows the hand of Natale Novelli
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of Eric Blot, Cremona, dated??????????????
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 109
A VIOLIN
FRANCE, LATE 18TH CENTURY
labelled Andreas Guarnerius Cremonensis etc.
length of back 14 1/16 in., 35.8cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 110
A VIOLIN
AUSTRIA, MID-18TH CENTURY
labelled Jo Baptist Deconet fecit Triest 1730
length of back 14 1/8 in., 35.9cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
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London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 111
A VIOLIN
MILAN
, CIRCA 1700
labelled Francesco Ruger detto il Per Cremona 1698
length of back 13 15/16 in., 35.3cm.
ESTIMATE 12,000-16,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 112
CARLO BISIACH
(B MILAN, 1892; D FLORENCE, 1968)
A VIOLIN
MILAN, 1928
labelled Carlo Bisiach di Leandro Milanese, fece in Firenze l'Anno 1928 and signed and
inscribed on the label mod. A. Strad 1712
length of back 13 15/16 in., 35.3cm.
ESTIMATE 25,000-35,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 113
A VIOLIN
PROBABLY CENTRAL ITALY
, 19TH CENTURY
labelled Antonius Comuni fecit Placentiae Anno 1821
length of back 14 5/16 in., 36.4cm.
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the letter of Florian Leonhard, London, dated 1st November 2011, stating that, in his opinion, the violin is a
late 19th Century, central to Northern Italian instrument.
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 114
CHARLES GAILLARD
(FL PARIS, C1850-C1880)
A VIOLIN
PARIS, CIRCA 1875
labelled Gaillard, Luthier, Elève de Bernardel, de Paris and branded Gaillard internally on
the back
length of back 14 3/16 in., 36.0cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 115
GIUSEPPE DESIATO
(FL NAPLES, LATE 19TH CENTURY)
A VIOLIN
NAPLES, 1896
labelled Giuseppe Desiato fecit: anno 1896
length of back 13 15/16 in., 35.5cm.
ESTIMATE 12,000-16,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with a valuation from Reuning & Son, Boston, dated 26th October 1990, and the certificate of Dario D'Attili,
Dumont, 1990, ascribing the violin to Alfonso Della Corte
CATALOGUE NOTE
and two bows, in case
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 116
A VIOLIN
PARIS, MID-19TH CENTURY
unlabelled
length of back 14 5/16 in., 36.3 cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 117
JUSTIN DERAZEY
(MIRECOURT, B 1839; D 1890)
A VIOLIN
MIRECOURT, CIRCA 1880
labelled Copie de Antonius Stradiuarius Cremonensis Faciebat Anno 1721
length of back 14 1/8 in., 35.9cm.
ESTIMATE 3,000-5,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of Jean-Jaques Rampal, Paris, dated 19th May 2011
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 118
ENRICO MARCHETTI
(B MILAN, 1855; D TURIN, 1930)
A VIOLIN
TURIN, 1923
labelled Enrico Marchetti Mediolanensis... Fecit Taurini anno Domini 1923
length of back 14in., 35.6cm.
ESTIMATE 24,000-28,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 119
ASCRIBED TO
GIOVANNI BATTISTA GUADAGNINI
(B C1711; D 1786)
A VIOLIN
ITALY, 19TH CENTURY
labelled Joannes Baptista Guadagnini Cremonensis fecit Taurini. alumnus Antoni
Stradivari. GBGT
length of back 14in., 35.6cm.
ESTIMATE 40,000-60,000 GBP
LITERATURE
DOCUMENTS
The certificate of Etienne Vatelot, Paris, dated 23rd December 1985
The certificate of Morel & Gradoux-Matt, New York, dated 12th December 2007
A photocopy insurance valuation from Morel & Gradoux-Matt, New York, dated 6th December 2005
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 120
ATTRIBUTED TO
GAETANO GADDA
(MANTUA, FL 1900-1956)
A VIOLIN, CIRCA 1960
labelled Gaetano Gadda di Mantova premiato con medaglia d'oro allievo di Stefano
Scarampella fece in Mantova anno 19** and inscribed Gadda Gaetano 1951 internally on the
lower treble rib
length of back 14in., 35.5cm.
ESTIMATE 5,000-7,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 121
ATTRIBUTED TO
AMEDEO SIMONAZZI
(GUALTIERI, REGGIA EMILIA, B 1891; D 1984)
A VIOLIN
ITALY, MID-20TH CENTURY
labelled Simonazzi Amadeo, Scholaro di "Stefano Scarampella", Fatto a S. Vittoria (Emilia),
Anno 1946
length of back 14 1/8 in., 35.9cm.
ESTIMATE 4,000-6,000 GBP
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 122
ASCRIBED TO
BERNARDO CALCAGNI
(FL GENOA, C1710-1750)
A VIOLIN
ITALY, LATE 18TH CENTURY
labelled Bernardus Calcanius fecit Ianuae Annis Sal. 1723
length of back 13 7/8 in., 35.3cm.
ESTIMATE 20,000-30,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Sold with the certificate of Emil Herrmann, New York, dated 24th July 1931
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 123
JEAN BAPTISTE VUILLAUME
(B MIRECOURT, 1798; D PARIS, 1875)
A VIOLIN AFTER THE 'CANNON' GUARNERI
PARIS, 1845
labelled J.B. Vuillaume à Paris, Rue Croix des Petits Champs à Paris an **** JBV, signed
and dated internally and numbered 1646
length of back 14in., 35.6cm.
ESTIMATE 80,000-120,000 GBP
CATALOGUE NOTE
in case
Musical Instruments
London | 06 Mar 2012, 02:00 PM | L12250
LOT 124
NICOLO AMATI
(CREMONA, B 1596; D 1684)
A VIOLIN
CREMONA,
1682
labelled Nicolaus Amatus Cremonen Hieronymi fil., ac Antonij Nepos fecit 1682
length of back 14 1/16 in., 35.7cm.
ESTIMATE 250,000-350,000 GBP
LITERATURE
Certificates
W.E. Hill & Sons, London, dated 8th January 1940
Morel and Gradoux-Matt, New York, dated 7th June 2006, stating that the violin is 'made following the grand pattern of
Amati and is one of the most exceptional and beautiful examples of this maker known to us.'
Photocopy certificate of Emil Herrmann, New York, 2nd May 1955, made out to the collector and cellist Gerald Felix
Warburg stating the violin is 'a fine and characteristic example of the grand pattern and tonally outstanding'.