| The cello was in possession of M. H. Lefay until 1951 and since then it has remained of the present owner |
| Certificate: Charles Enel (Paris, 15th December 1947) |
Instrument Details
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Maker
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Guadagnini, Giovanni Battista |
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Year
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1744 |
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Country
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Italy |
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City
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Piacenza |
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Weight/Length
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Length 719 mm |
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Auctioneer
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Sotheby's |
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Lot No.
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151 |
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Sale Date
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01/06/02 |
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Estimates
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£300,000 - £500,000 |
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Sale Price
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£336,650 ¥61,853,497 $493,037 ₤336,650 |
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