Giuseppe & Antonio Gagliano, Naples, c. 1791
Violin: 104258
Labeled, "Joseph et Antonius Gagliani Filii Nicolaj et Nepotes Januarj F. Neap.1791."
Labeled to the upper block, "In Concepcione.. Maria Immaculata atrem... ilium Jesurn de..."
Back: in one piece of quarter cut maple with medium-width flame ascending from the treble side.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow-width grain broadening toward the edges.
Scroll: of slightly plainer maple.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of a red orange-brown color.
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 16.5 cm
Middle bouts: 11.1 cm
Lower bouts: 20.4 cm
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Provenance
| until 1996 | Edward Gugala |
| 1996-2023 | Melanie Haas |
| in 2023 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2023 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2023)- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2022) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1769 and 1747, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.
- Certificate: Dario D'Attili, Dumont, NJ (1993)
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