Ferdinando Gagliano, Naples, 1760
Violin: 45268
Labeled, "Ferdinandus Gagliano Filius Nicolai fecit Neap. 17**."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl descending from the joint
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of curl similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.2 cm
References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 15, 1989, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 6, 1991, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 23-25, 1988, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)