Ferdinando Gagliano, Naples, 1775
Viola: 40165
Labeled, "Ferdinandus Gagliano Filius Nicolai fecit Neap. 1775."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl, double-purfled and decorated with fleur-de-lys design
Top: of medium grain, double-purfled and decorated with fleur-de-lys design
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Orange-gold
Length of back: 36.9 cm
Provenance
| in 1987 | Sold by Christie's |
| ... | ... |
| in 2002 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: William Moennig & Son, Philadelphia, PA (1972)
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References
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 11, 1987, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)- Encyclopedia of Violin-Makers, Volume 1, Karel Jalovec, Paul Hamlyn Ltd., London (illustrated)
- Italian Violin Makers (1964), Karel Jalovec, Paul Hamlyn, London, 1964 (illustrated)
Sotheby's - Search- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 2002, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London