Nicolò Gagliano, Naples, c. 1758
Violin: 103508
Labeled, "Nicolaus Gagliano Filius Alexandri fecit Neap. 1758."
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Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with broad-width flame descending from the center seam.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with narrow-width grain.
Ribs: and head of similar wood.
Varnish: of a dark golden orange-brown color.
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 16.7 cm
Middle bouts: 11.5 cm
Lower bouts: 20.7 cm
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Provenance
| until 1926 | John & Arthur Beare |
| from 1926 | Mrs. Dodd |
| until 1954 | Henry Werro |
| from 1954 | Fraülein Messerli |
| in 2022 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2022 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2022)- Dendrochronology report: Peter Ratcliff, London (2022) Dates the latest visible ring of the bass and treble side as 1724 and 1736, respectively. Printed report available for purchase upon request.
- Certificate: Henry Werro, Bern (1954)
- Letter certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1926)
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2022)
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