Fine Italian Violin, Nicolaus Gagliano, Naples, 1720

Description:

Fine Italian Violin, Nicolaus Gagliano, Naples, 1720, labeled NICOLAUS GAGLIANO FILIUS ALEXANDRI FECIT NEAP 1720, length of back 357 mm, with case.

Certificates: Hart & Son, London, England, August 4, 1911; John A. Gould & Sons, Boston, Massachusetts, December 3, 1952; Frederick E. Haenel, New Milford, Connecticut, January 2, 1955.
Estimate $120,000-140,000

The top has numerous cracks which have been restored and reinforced.
The top edges have been doubled. The new lower block has been extended in order to stabilize the restored lower ribs. The left upper corner block has a small repaired rib crack. There is a restored neck button.
The varnish of this instrument is blessed with a rich patina.


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