Antonio Gragnani, Livorno, 1795
Violin: 45460
Labeled, "Antonius Gragnani fecit Liburni Anno 1795" and stamped "A. G." below the button and by the tailpin; also labeled "Compuesto por Francisco Milani Buenos Ayres 1884."
SP crack to back
Back: Two-piece of almost plain wood
Top: of medium grain
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Dark golen-brown
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Provenance
| in 1996 | Sold by Sotheby's |
| ... | ... |
| from 2000 and in 2019 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Carlson & Neumann (photocopy), Cremona (1999)
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References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 1, 1994, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 5, 1996, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 31, 1995, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)