Antonio Gragnani, Livorno, 1781
Violin: 43517
Bearing its original label, "Antonius Gragnani fecit, Liburni anno 1781" and branded "AG" on the button and on the lower rib.
Back: Two-piece
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Upper bouts: 16.1 cm
Middle bouts: 10.5 cm
Lower bouts: 19.8 cm
Notes:
"This instrument is in almost mint condition."Bonhams Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 18, 1997, London, Bonhams, Bonhams Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 18, 1997, London, London
Provenance
| until 1904 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1904 | H. E. Haywayd |
| until 1972 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1972 | C. K. Constantinou |
| in 1997 | Sold by Bonhams |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1972)
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References
Bonhams Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 18, 1997, London, Bonhams, Bonhams, London (illustrated)- Italian & French Violin Makers: Volume 1, Jost Thöne, Jan Röhrmann, Jost Thöne Verlag, Cologne (illustrated)