Interesting early violoncello labelled Januarius Gaglianus, ...

Hammer

£10,000

Interesting early violoncello labelled Januarius Gaglianus, Fecit Neapoli ****, the two piece back of medium curl with similar wood to the sides, the head of plainish wood, the table of a medium/fine width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 29 1/4", 74.30cm

*This violoncello retains the original and unusual wooden threaded spike, and is sold with a cello stand

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This violoncello has a table sound post (unrepaired) and many other unrepaired cracks, the back appears in better condition but with a stress fracture running up from the lower bouts for approximately 4", some evidence of previous worm infestation. See images for guidance, personal viewing advised.
Dimensions: back length 11.25", stop length 15.5" and sounding string length 26.75".