Ferdinando Gagliano, Naples, 1780
Violin: 46728
Labeled, "Ferdinandus Gagliano filius Nicolai fecit Neap 1762."
Back: Two-piece of medium curl slanting upwards to the right
Top: of even narrow grain
Scroll: of narrower curl
Ribs: of curl similar to back
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Upper bouts: 16.8 cm
Lower bouts: 20.8 cm
Provenance
in 1992 | Anonymous |
in 1992 | Sold by Phillip's |
Certificates & Documents
Letter: W. E. Hill & Sons, London (2013) "We thank you for returning the certificate relating to the Viola Numbered 3383 certified as by Ferdinand Gagliano now reduced to Violin size."
Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1992) 0414/CB.
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References
Bonhams Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 31, 2005, London, Bonhams, Bonhams, London (illustrated)
Phillip's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 19, 1992, London, Phillip's, Phillip's, London (illustrated)
- Private Papers