Ferdinando Gagliano, Naples, 1769
Violin: 40816
Labeled, "Ferdinandus Gagliano Figlius Nicolai Fecit Neap. 1769."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl
Top: of fine to medium grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: amber
Length of back: 35.8 cm
Provenance
| until 1972 | Jacques Français |
| from 1972 | Lucien Martin |
| until 1982 | Jacques Français |
| from 1982 | Dr. Marianne Dierks von Zweck |
| in 2000 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1982) #2326.- Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1972) #934.
- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London
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References
Skinner's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 7, 2000, Boston, Skinner, Skinner, Boston (illustrated)- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)