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
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1978) #2040.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)
Brompton's Fine Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, October 3, 2011, London, London (illustrated)
