30th Nov, 2013 9:00 GMT/BST

Scientific & Musical Sale

 
Lot 1187
 

1187

A Fine 19th Century French Violin, labelled with a decorative printed label 'Aldric Luthier Rue...

A Fine 19th Century French Violin, labelled with a decorative printed label 'Aldric Luthier Rue de Bussy, No.30 Faub, St.Germain vres la rue de Seine a Paris, Fait Violon, Alto, Violencelle et Guitere', with a 356mm one piece back, ebony tuning pegs, together with a bow and original sales receipt from John & Arthur Beare dated 1952, in a plush lined case

Sold for £9,000
Estimated at £6,000 - £8,000


 

Good clean overall condition, no visible sound post or other cracks No date, but numbered in pencil above the label '1793'

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Auction: Scientific & Musical Sale, 30th Nov, 2013

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