Nicolò Gagliano, Naples, 1774


Cello: 49837

Labeled, "Nicolaus Gagliano Fillius Alexandri Fecit Neap 1774." Above the label is a printed prayer to the Virgin Mary.

Back: Two-piece


Notes:

"Grade: A+"

The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Washington, DC


"This cello is on the market for the first time in over three decades, it is in almost perfect condition, retaining almost all of its original varnish, which is of a beautiful golden orange brown coloud. So pure and fresh is the condition that even the peg box has remained un-bushed. "

Brompton's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 3, 2011, London, Brompton's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 3, 2011, London, London

Provenance

until 1978 Émile Français
from 1978 R. T. I.
in 2011 Sold by Brompton's

Certificates & Documents

  • Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1978) #2040.
  • Certificate: Hans Weisshaar, Hollywood, CA

Cozio holds copies of many certificates and other documents, some of which are available to view on request. Please contact us if you wish to view a particular document. (Note that we do not always have permission to share documents.)

References

  • Brompton's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 3, 2011, London, London (illustrated)
  • The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)

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