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 |
... | ... |
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)