Giuseppe & Antonio Gagliano, Naples, 1800
Violin: 44524
Labeled, "Joseph & Antonius Gagliano Fec. Anno 1*** In Platea dicta Cerriglio."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl ascending from the joint
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of faint broad curl
Ribs: of curl similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.7 cm
References
Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 11, 1996, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 16, 1998, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 5, 1996, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)