Ferdinando Gagliano
Violin maker
(1738 – 1804)
Ferdinando Gagliano, son of Nicola Gagliano, likely trained primarily under his uncle Gennaro. His work exhibited elements from both, characterized by a more restrained craftsmanship, with varnish typically thinner and harder. Notable features include a small tightly-wound scroll and a distinctive downward carving of the upper wing of the treble 'f'. The outline often displayed an awkward transition from the lower bouts to the concave lines of the corners, and some pieces included decorative inlay. An additional label with a religious dedication was commonly affixed to the inner surface of the upper rib, reading Ferdinando Gagliano, me fecit / Neapoli, anno 17.. Ferdinandus Gagliano Filius / Nicolai, Fecit Neap. 17.. While his choice of materials may be uninspired, some of his work reflects exceptional craftsmanship and superior wood.
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $392,684 in Jun 2023, for a violin.
- 105 auction price results.
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Gagliano family tree
Instruments
Violin -
1750
Naples
Violin -
1753
Naples
Violin -
1760
Naples
Violin -
1760
Naples
Violin -
1760
Naples
Violin -
1760
Naples
Violin -
1764
Naples
Violin -
1768
Naples
Violin -
1768
Naples
the 'Wilhelmj'
Violin -
1769
Naples
Violin -
1769
Naples
Violin -
1770
Naples
Violin -
1770
Naples
Violin -
1770
Naples
Violin -
1770
Naples
Violin -
c. 1770
Naples
Violin -
1772
Naples
Violin -
1775
Naples
Violin -
1775
Naples
Violin -
1776
Naples
Violin -
c. 1780
Naples
Violin -
c. 1780
Naples
Violin -
1780
Naples
Violin -
1780
Naples
Violin -
1780
Naples
Violin -
1780
Naples
Violin -
1780
Naples
Violin -
1781
Naples
Violin -
1781
Naples
Violin -
1781
Naples
Violin -
1782
Naples
the 'Partello, Sabatini'
Violin -
1782
Naples
Violin -
1782
Naples
Violin -
1782
Naples
Violin -
c. 1782
Naples
Violin -
1784
Naples
Violin -
1785
Naples
Violin -
1785
Naples
Violin -
1785
Naples
Violin -
c. 1785
Naples
Violin -
1786
Naples
Violin -
1788
Naples
Violin -
1790
Naples
Violin -
1790
Naples
Violin -
1790
Naples
Violin -
1795
Naples
Violin -
No Date
Naples
Violin -
No Date
Naples
Violin -
No Date
Naples
Violin -
No Date
Naples
Violin -
No Date
Naples
Violin -
No Date
Naples
Violin -
No Date
Naples
Violin -
No Date
Naples
Violin -
No Date
Naples
Violin -
No Date
Naples
Viola d'Amore -
1774
Naples
Viola -
1773
Naples
Viola -
1775
Naples
Viola -
1776
Naples
Viola -
1780
Naples
Viola -
1782
Naples
Viola -
1783
Naples
Cello -
1780
Naples
Cello -
1793
Naples
the 'Bellarosa'
Cello -
No Date
Naples
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