Antonio Gragnani, Livorno, 1778, the 'Caressa'
Violin: 47722
Labeled, "Antonius Gragnani fecit / Liburni Anno 1778" and branded "AG" at the top button and lower rib.
Back: Two-piece of narrow curl
Top: of medium grain
Scroll: of narrow curl
Ribs: of narrow irregular curl
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 36.2 cm
Provenance
| in 2006 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Emil Herrmann, New York, New York, NY (1945)
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References
Skinner's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, May 7, 2006, Boston, Skinner, Skinner, Boston (illustrated)- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)