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A VIOLIN BY GIUSEPPE GAGLIANO, NAPLES, c. 1780

128: A VIOLIN BY GIUSEPPE GAGLIANO, NAPLES, c. 1780


ex-Paul Glass

Labeled, "Joseph Gagliano filius Nicolai fecit Neap. 17..."

The upper treble rib replaced. 

LOB: 35.5 cm

A typical example of late 18th-century Neapolitan violin making, this instrument displays the confident, quick and not overly-fastidious workmanship that makes Gaglianos reliable performers' instruments. The deep brown varnish with reddish undertones has mellowed attractively with age, while the upright and slightly high-set soundholes are typical of Giuseppe and his brothers' work. The violin was previously owned by the American composer and violinist Paul Glass.

Glass, known for his work as a performer and educator, championed both contemporary composition and the rediscovery of neglected repertoire. In 1961, Glass sold the violin to Rembert Wurlitzer in New York and a year later it was purchased by the father of its current owner.
  • Proforma Certificate: Jason Price, New York, NY (Feb 18 2026)
  • Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (Aug 4 2025) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1760 and 1761, respectively.
  • Letter: Rembert Wurlitzer, New York, NY (Apr 21 1962)
  • Letter: Rembert Wurlitzer, New York, NY (Apr 19 1962)
  • Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (Apr 17 1962)

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Ending time: Mar 6 at
1:46 PM New York / 6:46 PM London / 7:46 PM Berlin

Estimate: $70,000–100,000

High Bidder: aviv-sik
High Bid: $65,000
Including Premium: $78,000

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