Interesting mid 19th century violin labelled Gio Giorgio Tan...

Estimate

£400 - £600

Interesting mid 19th century violin labelled Gio Giorgio Taningard fecit Romae, Anno 1746, the two piece back of faint medium curl with similar wood to the sides and head, the table of a fine width grain and the varnish of a light reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 13 15/16", 35.40cm, bow, case

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There are numerous old repaired cracks on the table; also two cracks to the upper bouts on the back either side of the join and smaller ones running from the edge on the bass side, all cracks clearly visible in the images. Personal viewing advised.