Ferdinando Gagliano, Naples, 1760
Violin: 42664
Labeled, "Ferdinandus Gagliano filius Nicolai fecit Neap. 1761."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl descending from the joint
Top: by another member of the Gagliano family; of fine grain on the flanks of the treble side, opening out to very broad grain on the flanks of the bass side
Scroll: of faint narrow curl
Ribs: of medium to narrow curl
Varnish: Orange-brown
Provenance
| in 1929 | Sold by Lyon & Healy |
| until 1935 | Joseph Settin & Vincent Cardillo |
| Dr. Eugenio Sturchio | |
| in 1987 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
- Bill of sale: Joseph Settin & Vincent Cardillo, New York, NY (1935)
Letter: Lyon & Healy, Chicago, IL (1935)- Certificate: Lyon & Healy, Chicago, IL (1932)
- Certificate: Caressa & Français, Paris (1927)
Letter: Lyon & Healy, Chicago, IL (1935)
Certificate: Lyon & Healy, Chicago, IL (1932)Cozio holds copies of many certificates and other documents, some of which are available to view on request. Please contact us if you wish to view a particular document. (Note that we do not always have permission to share documents.)
References
- Lyon & Healy Rare Old Violins, Violas & Violoncellos (1929), Lyon & Healy, Chicago
Sotheby's Stringed Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 1987, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Stringed Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 1987, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
