Lot number 2914 - Auction 160
VIOLINE BEZ. 'BÉLA NAGY'

VIOLIN LABELED 'BÉLA NAGY' Jászalsószentgyörgy, Hungary, early 20th century One-piece spruce top and maple back, dark brown varnish. 4/4 violin, length 60 cm, body length 36 cm. Violin label: "Nagy Béla hangszerkészíto Jászalsószentgyörgy" and "Debreceni Iparkamara és az Országos Iparegyesület által kitüntetve." Béla Nagy worked as a violin maker in Jászalsószentgyörgy during the 20th century. The label indicates that he received awards from the Debrecen Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Hungarian National Trade Association. Partially bumped and rubbed, rest. and min. damg. Provenance: Private collection, southern Germany.