Antonio Gragnani, Livorno, c. 1770
Violin: 84198
Labeled, "Antonius Gragnani fecit, Liburni anno 1773."
Branded to the button and the lower rib, "A. G."
Branded to the inside top, "W. E. Hill."
Rosewood fittings.
Back: in two pieces of slab cut maple with medium narrow flame descending from the bass side.
Top: in two pieces of spruce with medium width grain broadening toward the edges.
Ribs: and head of similar wood.
Varnish: of a brown-orange color.
Length of back: 35.3 cm
Upper bouts: 16.2 cm
Middle bouts: 11.0 cm
Lower bouts: 20.2 cm
Provenance
| in 1939 | Sold by Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. |
| from 1939 | Anonymous |
| until 2018 | Anonymous |
| in 2018 | Sold by Tarisio |
| from 2018 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2018)- Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2018)
- Certificate: Rudolph Wurlitzer Co., New York, NY (1939)
Proforma Certificate: Tarisio, New York, NY (2018)
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