Ferdinando Gagliano
Ferdinando Gagliano was born in Naples in 1706 to Nicolo Gagliano. His first instruments closely resemble his father’s work but as he developed as a maker, his work became more individual. His personal model has a more pronounced arching. Ferdinando also used a darker varnish than his other family members.
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ViolinFerdinando Gagliano, Naples 1781
A very fine Italian violin by Ferdinando Gagliano, Naples 1781, bearing the original label “Ferdinandus Gagliano Filius Nicolai fecit Neap. 1781”. Length of back 13-13/16in., 35.0 cm. The instrument is…
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ViolinFerdinando Gagliano, Naples c. 1760
To be sold with the certificate of Frederick W. Oster, Philadelphia.