A Violin by Jerome Thibouville-Lamy 'Gagliano', circa 1910

Jerome Thibouville-Lamy 'Gagliano' circa 1910

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Details

Labelled: Alexandri Gagliano Neapoli 1725

Country: France

Length: 360mm body, body stop 194mm

Condition: A few marks & blemishes. Small f-hole cracks (glued). See Detailed Report

Description: This violin is a copy of a Alexandri Gagliano violin of 1725 with a 2 piece back. Beautifully antiqued to mimic the original and in a good condition the instrument has a few blemishes to the varnish and glued f-hole cracks (see photos). Structurally in excellent condition.

Fitted with a new bridge, ebony tail piece, chin rest and Dominant strings.

Supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity from Vatelot-Rampal, long established French stringed instrument experts.

Characteristics: A full and powerful sound is produced by this instument. Tonally it is bright, detailed and responsive with a taut warmth. It encourages spirited playing!

Background: Born at Mouttes 1833, Jérôme Thibouville-Lamy worked at Mirecourt and Paris and became sole proprietor of various factories at Mirecourt, and partly automated the production of instruments. Awarded medals in every country. Honoured with the Chevalier of the Legion of Honour ribbon, 1877. The firm continued to prosper and expand, and made numerous types of violins, branded or labelled with the names of famous luthiers, local craftsmen or indeed made-up ones. The instruments were exported throughout the western world & vary in quality from truly excellent to instruments for beginners.

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