Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 1850s
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Gagliano Workshop
The Violin
This Gagliano Workshop violin comes from the 1850s and from the famous family shop of Naples. It ranks as a very fine example of that workshop’s output. By then, the Gagliano name carried more than a century of Neapolitan tradition.
The sound is rich and complex. It also carries a lot of power and projection. So the voice holds its detail even when the player pushes it.
That mix of color and strength suits demanding repertoire. In addition, the paperwork gives this instrument a clear record. As a result, a buyer can trace its attribution with confidence.
For a player, a violin from the Gagliano workshop offers Italian character with real carrying power. It suits a soloist or a chamber musician who wants both. Also, a collector of Neapolitan instruments would value its pedigree.
The Workshop
The Gagliano family ranks among the great violin making dynasties of Naples. Alessandro Gagliano founded the line, and his sons carried it forward. Over several generations, the family workshop shaped the Neapolitan school.
Because so many family members worked there, attribution often points to the workshop as a whole. That is common with long family shops. Still, the work keeps a distinct Neapolitan character.
Today, a Gagliano workshop violin from the 1850s shows how long the tradition lasted. The family name still carried weight more than a century after Alessandro. That is why players and collectors continue to seek out each violin from this Gagliano workshop.
Certification
This violin comes with a copy of the original Moennig certificate. It also has a certificate from Michael Fischer and a letter from Michael Becker.
Terms of Sale
This violin has sold, so it is no longer available for purchase. Benning Violins invites you to browse our current catalog of fine instruments. You can also contact us directly to ask about similar pieces.