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The violin: its famous makers and their imitators, 1875
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1Curtis, Bart.—£130. (Vuillaume). 406: Another, attributed to the same maker, but, as there was some doubt about it, it went for £41. 407. A very fine Violoncello, by Sanctus Seraphino, in case, a most beautiful specimen—54 guineas. 446. A magnificent grand pianoforte-case, the top and sides beautifully painted with classical subjects, by Boucher: the inside with a large subject of the performance of a masque by the royal family, exquisitely painted by Le Prinze, on a superbly carved and gilt stand; the instrument, 6½ octaves, by Zeitter—70 guineas."—Daily Papers, 1857.
3SALE OF THE GILLOTT COLLECTION OF VIOLINS AND VIOLONCELLOS.
5"Messrs. Christie and Manson yesterday sold the remarkable collection of these instruments, formed during many years by the late Mr. Joseph Gillott, whose pictures have lately excited so much interest in the Fine Art world. The large room was crowded with connoisseurs, and as the instruments were, with few exceptions, of old Italian make, and by the great masters, the utmost eagerness was shown in the biddings, which frequently advanced at five, ten, and even fifty pounds. The following were the prices obtained for the most valuable instruments:—Lot 37. A fine Violin by Antonius Stradiuarius, Cremonese, 1737—£160 (Hart). Lot 46. A Violin by the same maker—£110 (Woodward). Lot 48. A
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