Gennaro Gagliano, Naples, c. 1760, the 'Barbirolli'
Cello: 44762
Labeled, "Januarius Gagliano Fecit Neapoli 1726."
Back: One-piece cut on the slab of irregular almost horizontal medium to narrow curl and with several bird's-eye markings
Top: of medium to broad grain on the treble side and medium to narrow grain on the bass side
Scroll: cut on the quarter of medium to narrow curl and with original black edging
Ribs: cut on the slab or irregular medium curl
Varnish: Orange-brown
Length of back: 74.8 cm
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Provenance
| Sir John Barbirolli | |
| in 2020 | Sold by Vichy-Enchères |
| until 1983 | Lady Barbirolli |
| in 1983 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Known players
Sir John Barbirolli
References
Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)- Guy Laurent Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, December 3, 2020, Vichy, 2020-12-3
- Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 7, 1983, Part I, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive