About this instrument
Bearing the original label bordered with a gilt strip: Nicolaus Gagliano Filius Alexandri Fecit Neap. 1750
Further labelled to the table: In Conceptione tua Virgo Maria Immaculata fuis. Ora pro nobie patre, cujus Filiu Jesum de Sp.s. peperi…
The two-piece back of medium flame ascending from the centre, the ribs and scroll of similar curl, the table of medium to fine grain narrowing towards the centre.
The plentiful varnish of a rich golden orange-brown colour.
The original neck, which has been re-angled at the heel.
Length of back: 751mm
The cello is in a very well-preserved condition.
Est: £200,000 – £300,000
