Giuseppe Gagliano, Naples, 1775
Violin: 45357
Labeled, "Joseph Gagliano Filius Nicolai fecit Neap. 17.."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl ascending slightly from the joint
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of medium to narrow curl
Varnish: Orange-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1949)
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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 Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 1986, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, Part II, November 14, 1985, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive