Gennaro Gagliano, Naples, c. 1770
Violin: 86780
Labeled, "Alessandro Gagliano Alumnus Stradivarius fecit Neapoli anno 17.."
Rosewood fittings.
Back: in two pieces of quarter-cut maple with narrow flame descending toward the center seam.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium-fine grain.
Scroll: of maple with slightly broader flame.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of a red-brown color.
Length of back: 35.7 cm
Upper bouts: 16.7
Middle bouts: 11.5
Lower bouts: 20.6
Provenance
| until 2019 | Anonymous |
| in 2019 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2019 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2019)- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2019) Dates the latest ring of the bass and treble side as 1743 and 1739 respectively. A printed report is available for purchase upon request.
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2019)
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