Ferdinando Gagliano, Naples, 1790
Violin: 45370
Labeled, "Ferdinandus Gagliano Filius Nicolai fecit Neap 17 .."
Back: Two-piece of broad flame descending from the joint
Top: of open medium grain
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of smaller figure
Varnish: Golden-brown
Provenance
until 1947 | Albert Edward Sammons |
from 1947 | Unknown |
in 2004 | Sold by Bonhams |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Albert Edward Sammons, London (1947)
Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1943) ....."a characteristic example of the maker's work...in a good state of preservation."
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References
The Strad, March, 2004, Newsquest Specialist Media, London (illustrated)
Bonhams Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 1, 2004, London, Bonhams, Bonhams, London (illustrated)
Bonhams Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 29, 2004, London, Bonhams, Bonhams, London (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 31, 1995, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)