Antonio Gragnani, Livorno, 1770
Violin: 42521
Labeled, "Antonius Gragnani fecit Liburni Anno 177*"; branded "AG" on the button and by the tailpin.
Back: Two-piece slab-cut, showing irregular, medium flamy figure
Top: of medium grain spruce
Scroll: Original, long-throated
Ribs: of broad-figured maple
Varnish: Orange-brown
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Provenance
| in 1931 | Sold by Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. |
| ... | ... |
| in 1987 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Rembert Wurlitzer Inc., New York, NY (1969)
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References
Sotheby's Stringed Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 1987, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)- Lyon & Healy Rare Old Violins, Violas & Violoncellos (1931), Part 1, Lyon & Healy, Chicago