Antonio Gragnani, Livorno, 1788
Viola: 44803
Labeled, "Antonius Gragnani fecit Liburni Anno 1788."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl descending slightly from the joint; branded "A.G." on the button
Top: of medium grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of very faint medium curl
Ribs: of very faint medium curl; branded "A.G." below the endpin
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 38.4 cm
Provenance
until 1935 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
from 1935 | Meulen J. E. Vander |
in 1983 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1935)
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References
Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 25, 1983, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Highly Important Musical Instruments, Part II Auction Catalog, November 4, 1982, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 20, 1980, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 5, 1981, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)