20th Feb, 2013 11:00

Fine Art Sale

 
  Lot 111
 

111

Viola by Silvestre with bow and case.

Viola labelled Pierre and Hippolyte Silvestre of Lyon, dated 1842, with single piece flamed back red brown varnish, made after Maggini with typical double set of edge purfling, the inside of the back signed in ink near the bottom block 'Sylvestre a Lyon' (sic) with bow and case, together with original sales receipt dated 1956 from L.P. Balmforth Leeds as well as examination certificate from J.A. Beare dated 1948. Length of back 39.5cm

Sold for £8,000


 

Auction: Fine Art Sale, 20th Feb, 2013

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