Lot 190, 27 October 2026,

A cello by Domenico Montagnana, Venice, circa 173 the front and head by G.B. Guadagnini, Piacenza, circa 1745 labelled 'Domenicus Montagana Sub Signum Cremona Venetiis 1722' length of back 29 1/4in., 74.3cm. in case Documents A copy of a letter from J. & A. Beare, London, dated 18th January 1995 A letter from Max Möller, Amsterdam, dated 16th April 1973 A valuation from J. & A. Beare, London, dated 1st June 1999 The certificate of Hans Schicker, Freiburg, dated 10th March 1973 The certificate of Wilhelm Heckenthaler, Bremen, dated 18th January 1980, together with a valuation dated 14th January 1980 The certificate of Felix Grieder, Basel, dated 10th October 1979