Gennaro Gagliano, Naples, 1774
Violin: 61052
Labeled, "Januarius Gaglianus, fecit Neapoli 1774."
W.E Hill & Sons registration number S296. Reduced slightly in length.
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with medium flame descending slightly from the center seam.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium width grain.
Ribs: of similar wood.
Varnish: of an orangish brown color.
Length of back: 34.9 cm
Upper bouts: 16.1 cm
Middle bouts: 11.0 cm
Lower bouts: 20.0 cm
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Provenance
| until 1945 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1945 | Mrs Daisy Paine |
| until 1950 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1950 | Captain Rethymnis |
| until 2015 | Anonymous |
| in 2015 | Sold by Tarisio Private Sales |
| 2015-2023 | Anonymous |
| from 2023 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2023)- Certificate: Hieronymus Köstler, Stuttgart (2015)
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References
- W. E. Hill & Sons - Business Records (1850 - 1990)