Augusto (Angelo) de Rub, Rome, 1750
Violin: 44442
Labeled, "Nicolaus Gagliano ... 1730."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl
Top: of an irregular grain
Scroll: later, of plain wood
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Yellow-brown
Length of back: 35.8 cm
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1998) "This violin is a characteristic example of the maker's work..."
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References
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 2, 2005, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)- Gardiner-Houlgate Auction House Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 10, 2003, London, London (illustrated)
- Phillip's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 2, 2000, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, July 11, 2006, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Tom Woods Fine Stringed Instruments, Tom Woods, London, 2002 (illustrated)