An Italian Violin by G.B.Rogeri, Brescia, circa 1700.
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An Italian Violin by Giovanni Baptista Rogeri, Brescia, circa 1690
Labelled Joannes Baptista Rugerius fecit in Cremona Length of back 351mm (13 13/16in) of a brown orange colour, restorations, in case. (2)
Sold for £169,250 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Offered with the colour-illustrated Certificate of Authenticity of J.& A. Beare, London signed and dated 30 July 2010 to the above effect stating in addition;...."This Violin is a good and characteristic example of the maker's work..."

    Other certificates include;
    Leon Fischesser, handwritten, Paris, 16 January 1914.
    Giuseppe Fiorini, handwritten, Zurich 21 October 1920.
    F. Baumgartner, Basel, 18 September 1929.
    Hamma & Co., Stuttgart, 16 May 1973.

    The above Violin has been in use recently as a Concerto instrument.

Category: Musical Instruments

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