Ferdinando Gagliano, Naples, 1780
Cello: 44789
Labeled, "Ferdinandus Gagliano Filius Nicolai fecit Neap. 17*1."
Back: Two-piece of faint medium curl descending slightly from the joint
Top: of medium grain on the treble side, opening out towards the bass side
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of faint medium curl
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 75.0 cm
Upper bouts: 35.1 cm
Middle bouts: 23.7 cm
Lower bouts: 45.3 cm
Provenance
| in 1949 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY (1946)- Certificate: Giacomo & Leandro Jr. Bisiach, Milan
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References
Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)- Private Papers
- Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 5, 1984, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)