German Violin, Karl Herrmann, Markneukirchen, c. 1920

Description:

German Violin, Karl Herrmann, Markneukirchen, c. 1920, branded internally Reproduzzione/Gagliano/Fecit/Andreas Morelli, labeled Andreas Morelli/Hand-Made Reproduction/Antonius Gagliano, the fingerboard stamped 1018, length of back 352 mm.
Estimate $400-600

Extensive damage to varnish, numerous belly cracks including sound post crack, partially reglued back center seam, open seams. multiple repairs top cracks.


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