Giulio Cesare Gigli, Rome, c. 1780-90
Cello: 24735
Labeled, "Julius Caesar Gigli Romanus, fecit Romae, 1789."
Back: in two pieces of quarter sawn maple with medium to narrow width irregular flame.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium width grain widening to the edges.
Scroll: of plainer maple.
Ribs: similar.
Varnish: of a golden yellow brown color.
Length of back: 73.0 cm (28 3/4 inches)
Upper bouts: 33.5 cm
Middle bouts: 23.2 cm
Lower bouts: 43.0 cm
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Provenance
| in 2011 | Anonymous |
| until 2014 | Anonymous |
| in 2014 | Sold by Tarisio Private Sales |
| from 2014 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2024) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1757 and 1759, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.
Certificate: Peter Biddulph, London (2014)- Certificate: Étienne Vatelot, Paris (1994)
Certificate: Peter Biddulph, London (2014)
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References
- Tarisio Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 3, 2011, London, Tarisio, Tarisio, London