$142,200
Italian Violoncello, Neapolitan School, Ascribed to Giovanni Gagliano, labeled FERDINANDO GAGLIANO FILIUS, NICOLAI FECIT NEAP 1795, length of two-piece back 28 11/16 in. , 753 mm, with case. The head possibly later. Appraisals: Joseph Settin, New York December 1, 1958; Dario D'Attili, Dumont New Jersey, March 18, 1982 Button repair, lower treble corner of back repaired, 13 cm section of top back edge replaced, repaired fractures at rib corners, repaired hairline top fractures at neck joint, some sections of top edge replaced. Varnish surface original. Varnish wear on upper treble rib. The head possibly later.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-10-12