Antonio Gragnani Explained

Antonio Gragnani (1740–1794) was an Italian violin maker.[1] Some sources claim he has studied in Florence, Italy, although his craftsmanship style differed from that of other 18th century Florentine makers.[2] He worked in the city of Livorno, his home town in the region of Tuscany,[3] between the years of 1765 until his death,[4] a seaside location that offered him materials needed in violin-making process. Most of his violins follow a Stradivari pattern.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Smithsonian Institution Catalog Entry . 29 April 2013 .
  2. Web site: Antonio Gragnani Tarisio. tarisio.com. en-US. 2017-09-26.
  3. News: Gragnani 1778 Stradivari Trust. Stradivari Trust. 2017-09-26. en-US.
  4. News: Maker - Amati. Amati. 2017-09-26. en-US.