Ferdinando Gagliano, Naples, c. 1782
Violin: 83717
Labeled, "Ferdinandus Gagliano filius, Nicolai fecit Neap. 1782."
Bearing a Hill number to the fingerboard, "S493."
Back: in two pieces of quarter cut maple with broad width flame descending from the center seam
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium width grain broadening towards the edges
Scroll: of similar wood
Ribs: of similar wood
Varnish: of a golden reddish brown colour
Length of back: 35.0 cm
Upper bouts: 16.4 cm
Middle bouts: 11.2 cm
Lower bouts: 20.3 cm
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Provenance
| until 1894 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1894 | Mrs. Mellersh |
| until 1952 | W. E. Hill & Sons |
| from 1952 | Maurice Lohan |
| until 2018 | Anonymous |
| in 2018 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2018 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, London (2018)- Certificate: Eric Blot, Cremona (2008)
- Certificate: Étienne Vatelot, Paris (1966)
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References
- W. E. Hill & Sons - Business Records (1850 - 1990)