August 2024

292

A VIOLIN, LATE 18th CENTURY

Labeled, "Vincenzo Trusiano Panormo fecit... anno 745."

This instrument is being sold to create the Elna Claire Valine Music Scholarship for students studying at the School of Music in the College of Fine Arts at Wichita State University

This instrument appears in the archives of the Rudolph Wurlitzer company and in those of W. E. Hill & Sons. Each firm issued a certificate of authenticity (dated December 7, 1945 and November 26, 1931 respectively). These documents, however, have been lost and are not currently available.

LOB: 35.7 cm

  • Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (Apr 17 2024) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1746 and 1750, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.

Ended: Aug 22, 2024 4:15 PM EDT


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