Jan Baptist van der SLAGHMEULEN

Highest auction price achieved
£ 1770.00

By Cecie Stainer

A maker in Antwerp about 1672. A violoncello of that date was exhibited in Paris in 1878, its proportions are good, the sound-holes much opened, but well cut; the varnish a pale brown colour; the scroll is pierced and represents a carved head surmounted by a gilt crown; within the purfling on the upper plate is a black band with a design in gold. Label: "Joannes Baptista van der Slaghmeulen tot Antwerpen, 16—."

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Price History

Type Title Sold Price
Violin 35.5 cm Antwerp, 1700 c. Thu 1st May 08 £ 843.00
Cello 80.9 cm Antwerp, 1671 Mon 1st May 06 £ 1770.00

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