Antique Violin Joseph Guarnerius fecit Cremonae anno 1709 IHS AMAZING

Description

This is one beautiful violin.  I am far,far from an expert but I've handled a few violins and have never seen an antique Joseph Guarnerius with this combination figured wood and nearly pristine condition. It is an estate purchase from about 10 years ago and has been sitting on the closet shelf since then. It was just too hard to let of despite me not being a player.  But I have some dental work to attend to soon and so it is time to think about letting it go.  Regarding its condition:  It may have once had top crack repair on the treble side, lower bout running to the f hole but was so expertly repaired that the finish was entirely uninterupted. Perhaps it was done during its build up.  I have not looked inside to see if cleats exist.  Aside from this the only structural issue I am aware of is a small area of back plate separation at the lower treble bout.  This may not be visible in the pics.  The body length is 14 inches.  There is a bow stamped Pecatte which is reasonably straight but curiously has a plastic frog.  No doubt a replacement.  The original case is in really nice shape as the pics show.  This beauty is sold "as is" with no returns and just what is seen in the pics. Nothing more.  Ask all questions up front before buying or making an offer.  I can provide additional pics if needed and will happily answer any and all questions. Please no low ball offers. Shipping fee will reflect very careful packing and full insurance.  Shipping to the lower 48 states. Thank you for looking.