Nicolò Gagliano, Naples, 1751
Violin: 45849
Bearing its original label, "Nicolaus Gagliano Filius Alexandri fecit Neap. 1751."
Back: One-piece of narrow to medium curl descending slightly from left to right
Top: of fine grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of broader curl
Ribs: of curl similar to back
Varnish: Light orange yellow
Length of back: 35.5 cm
Upper bouts: 16.4 cm
Middle bouts: 11.3 cm
Lower bouts: 20.5 cm
Provenance
| in 1979 | Sold by Sotheby's |
| in 1981 | Kenshu Wanibuchi |
| ... | ... |
| in 2002 | Anonymous |
| in 2003 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Peter Biddulph, London (2002) Vn.0602-02.- Certificate: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (1898)
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References
Die Kunst des Geigenbaues (1997), Otto Möckel, Bernhard Friedrich Voigt, Berlin, 1997 (illustrated)- Private Papers
- Sotheby's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, March 6, 1979, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)