Labelled Antonius Gragnani - 4/4 - - Violin - Unknown

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Antonius Gragnani labeled, 4/4 full-size violin from 1783, tested and working and in good condition with a new bridge and strings and a total weight of 0.5 kg in wood, unknown country of origin.

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You are bidding on a very fine and rare antique 4/4 violin, labeled Antonius Gragnani fecit Liburni Anno 1783. The violin is in good condition, with small old repaired cracks on top under tailpiece, new bridge and new strings.
The violin has an excellent high grained spruce of the top and one piece back of wave flamed maple with matched sides and oval shaped scroll. The inlaid purfling is very shiny, nearly pitch black and made of wale bone. The f-holes are beautifully executed. The whole length of the violin is 595 mm and the back 359 mm. The width of the upper bouts: 169 mm; middle bouts: 111 mm; lower bouts: 212 mm. Full size. The sound of this instrument is of a charming character, rich and beautiful colors, depth and great carrying power. Shipping worldwide with DHL!






Violins and bows described as 'certified' or 'attributed' include images of their certificates and are therefore considered to have a higher degree of documented certainty regarding maker, origin, and age than instruments described only as 'labelled' (violins) or 'stamped' (bows), for which we provide no guarantee of any kind.

You are bidding on a very fine and rare antique 4/4 violin, labeled Antonius Gragnani fecit Liburni Anno 1783. The violin is in good condition, with small old repaired cracks on top under tailpiece, new bridge and new strings.
The violin has an excellent high grained spruce of the top and one piece back of wave flamed maple with matched sides and oval shaped scroll. The inlaid purfling is very shiny, nearly pitch black and made of wale bone. The f-holes are beautifully executed. The whole length of the violin is 595 mm and the back 359 mm. The width of the upper bouts: 169 mm; middle bouts: 111 mm; lower bouts: 212 mm. Full size. The sound of this instrument is of a charming character, rich and beautiful colors, depth and great carrying power. Shipping worldwide with DHL!






Violins and bows described as 'certified' or 'attributed' include images of their certificates and are therefore considered to have a higher degree of documented certainty regarding maker, origin, and age than instruments described only as 'labelled' (violins) or 'stamped' (bows), for which we provide no guarantee of any kind.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Labelled Antonius Gragnani
Multiple Models
No
Model
4/4
Country of Origin
Unknown
Condition
Good
Nr of items
1
Includes
No extra's
Weight
0.5 kg
Material
Wood
Tested and working
Tested and working/playable
GermanyVerified
1081
Objects sold
100%
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