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Emanuel Senchordi

Valencia, worked 1762

1762 Valencia Spain May be a predecessor of the 19th century guitar makers Hermanos Sentachordi. One violin recorded: very ugly work and poor materials. Large scroll with short final turn to the volute, short corners, and deeply channelled edges. — John Dilworth
Worked Valencia
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£20,000
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.7 cm Valencia, 1762 Probably by—March 2011£20,000

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

SENCHORDI, Emanuel Worked circa. 1762 Valencia Spain May be a predecessor of the 19th century guitar makers Hermanos Sentachordi. One violin recorded: very ugly work and poor materials. Large scroll with short final turn to the volute, short corners, and deeply channelled edges. Hastily cut and poorly positioned Grancino-like soundholes. Pale yellow-gold varnish. Emanuel Senchordi, Valen / -tianus faciebat Anno 1762

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