Giuseppe & Antonio Gagliano, Naples, 1800
Violin: 44524
Labeled, "Joseph & Antonius Gagliano Fec. Anno 1*** In Platea dicta Cerriglio."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl ascending from the joint
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of faint broad curl
Ribs: of curl similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.7 cm
References
Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 11, 1996, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 16, 1998, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 5, 1996, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)