Description:
German Violin, Karl Herrmann, Markneukirchen, c. 1920, branded internally Reproduzzione/Gagliano/Fecit/Andreas Morelli, labeled Andreas Morelli/Hand-Made Reproduction/Alessandro Gagliano/Anno 1698, length of back 353 mm, with case and bow.
Estimate $800-1,200
Minor top cracks including wing and saddle, partially reglued back center seam, some heat damage to varnish, surface scratches and abrasions.
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Karl Herrmann, Alessandro Gagliano, Andreas MorelliFine Musical Instruments
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