15th May, 2024 10:30 GMT/BST
29 3/16" two piece back, ebony fingerboard and tailpiece, boxwood pegs, no label; width at upper bout 14", middle 10 1/4" and lower 17 1/4"; depth of ribs 4 3/8"; button has script letter probably a 'P'
With facsimile of letter from Hexham Violins dated 31st Aug 2016 stating 'An old late 18th cello attributed to Vincenzo Panormo' and valued for insurance at £50,000
Sold for £50,000
Estimated at £8,000 - £10,000
Evidence of soundpost repair to front of instrument: oval shaped patch visible from inside (see images); Pegs have been rebushed and evidence of head/neck graft; marks due to age and use, some cracks to belly, in Hiscox Liteflite case; neck length 283mm (top nut to rib) 279mm (top nut to edge of top); stop length 406mm to far side of bridge foot and 395mm to nearside; total sounding string length 696mm;
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Auction: Scientific & Musical Instruments, Cameras & Tools, 15th May, 2024
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