Viola da Gamba Society of America

16..

Treble

Henry

Jaye

# of Strings:

(4(4)

Place Made:

GB, London

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Collection:

[Christie’s 10 May 1977, lot 91]

Head:

Female

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Label Text:

Henry Jaye

Measurements:

Body Length:

39.4

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Previous Owner:

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Information Source:

Christie’s 5/10/77, lot 91

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Comments:

Christie’s 5/10/77, lot 91

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Christie’s 1977/05/10, lot 91

“A Composite Viola made from a portion of a viol.” Ribs and 5-piece striped back, also female head by Jaye. Table probably late 18th C.; neck early 19th C. Body length taken on back.