Antonio Gragnani, Livorno, 1773
Violin: 45002
Labeled, "Antonius Gragnani fecit Liburni Anno 1773."
Back: One-piece cut on the slab of faint horizontal medium curl; branded "AG" on the button
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: almost plain
Ribs: cut on the quarter of faint medium curl, the bottom rib uncut; branded "AG" by the tailpin
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
Provenance
| in 1989 | Sold by Sotheby's |
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, March 30, 1989, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive
Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)
