Ferdinando Gagliano, Naples, 1786
Violin: 45326
Bearing its original label, "Ferdinandus Gagliano Filius / Nicolai fecit Neap. 1786."
Back: Two-piece of broad curl
Top: of even medium grain
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.1 cm
Provenance
| until 1910 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1910 | W. J. Coad |
| until 1962 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1962 | Miss Julia Brocklehurst |
| until 1969 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1969 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: L. P. Balmforth & Son, Leeds (1969)
Letter: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1969)- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1962)
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References
Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 16, 1988, London, Christie's, Christie's, London (illustrated)