Giuseppe Gagliano, Naples, 1775
Violin: 45357
Labeled, "Joseph Gagliano Filius Nicolai fecit Neap. 17.."
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl ascending slightly from the joint
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of medium to narrow curl
Varnish: Orange-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1949)
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References
Four Centuries of Violin Making: Fine Instruments from the Sotheby's Archive, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, Boston (illustrated)- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 1986, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, Part II, November 14, 1985, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Photo Archive