Joseph & Antonio Gagliano Cello

Description

J & A Gagliano Cello
Made in Naples, Italy c. 1775

Top table is two-piece fir ranging in grain from part vertical grain at the center joint to modified slab cut at the outer flanks
Back table is two-piece quarter-cut maple of medium flames descending from the center joint
Ribs of matching maple to that of the back table
Original scroll of plain grained maple
Varnish is golden brown
Dario D’ Attili certification as well as a certificate from Kolstein & Son, Ltd.
Wonderful example of Joseph and Antonio Gagliano workmanship. Wonderful projection of sound. Deep sonority and impressive projection. A first class cello.
Excellent condition
Overall body length: 72.9 cm.
Width at the upper bout: 35.4 cm.
Width at the center bout: 24.9 cm.
Width at the lower bout: 44 cm.