A Violin by Giuseppe & Antonio Gagliano

By the time we get the the third generation of makers in the Gagliano family, we see their artisanal tradition start to take root, following the model set by their father, Nicolo Gagliano. Their work would come to define Neapolitan violin making, and elevate Naples status as an important center for violin making in Italy. Trained in one of the most pre-eminent Italian workshops at the time, Giuseppe and Antonio would collaborate at the pinnacle of the Gagliano family's success, and even though there is a great deal of continuity within the family style, the brothers would add their own personal style to the mix, especially when it came to the shape of the scroll. This style would carry forward in Neapolitan violin making well into the 20th century.

This particular violin is an exceptional example of their collaborative work, following the model used by their father, Nicolo, with a rich and powerful sound well suited for a professional musician.