Giuseppe Gagliano, Naples, 1784
Violin: 45049
Labeled, "Joseph Gagliano Filius Nicolai fecit Neap. 1784."
Back: Two-piece cut on the slab of fain irregular narrow curl
Top: of medium to broad grain
Scroll: plain
Ribs: cut on the quarter of medium to narrow curl
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.3 cm
Provenance
in 1982 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1957)
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References
- Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments, Part II Auction Catalog, November 4, 1982, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive