Gaetano Santagiuliana, Vicenza, 1836
Cello: 47649
Labeled, "Cajectanus Santagiuliana fecit Vicentije ann 1836."
Back: One-piece of irregular figure with medium curl on the flanks and six original plugs
Top: of medium grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks, with original wings in the lower bouts
Scroll: of irregular curl
Ribs: of medium to narrow curl
Varnish: Dark orange-brown on a golden ground
Length of back: 75.8 cm
References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 18, 1997, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)