Ferdinando Gagliano, Naples, 1790
Violin: 43435
Labeled, "Nicolaus Gagliano Filius Alexandri fecit Neap. 1755."
Back: Two-piece of medium to narrow curl ascending from the joint
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: by another member of the Gagliano family, probably Antonio II; of plain wood
Ribs: of fainter medium to narrow curl
Varnish: Orange-brown
Length of back: 35.0 cm
Provenance
| in 1943 | Albert Edward Sammons |
| ... | ... |
| in 1995 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1943) Attributes the instrument to Nicolo Gagliano.
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References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 31, 1995, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)