GAGLIANO, GENNARO (JANUARIUS)
Second son of Alessandro. Born 1690. Died 1771. Worked at Naples. Supposed to have worked in early youth with Stradivari. Had first place of honour in this family until the last few years, when the instruments of Ferdinando and Niccolò rapidly leaped into more recognition. Not a very prolific maker. Modelling something Stradivarian in conception, though the outline (particularly upper part), is less graceful. Body length usually 14 inches. Generally nicely broad and flat, but there are a few examples about on which he slightly raised the arching and made tiny divergencies at the sides. Workmanship must be recognised as completely artistic in rather superb neatness. Sound-holes beautifully graceful, but seem a shade shorter than those of Niccolò. Also set rather wider apart. Scrolls vary. Some characterised by greater breadth and freedom than those of the other Gaglianos, others (generally associated with early dated violins), assume something akin to the Stradivarian, and in their way quite splendid though not perfect, but the majority have not that consummate sweep we like to admire, but instead there is a noticeable decline into a sort of meanness as though unwilling to lift up its head. Also, the boss seems set very low. Fine belly wood, handsome backs and ribs. Varnish either of a light orange-brown or of darker reddish shade, both of subdued radiancy. None of the family quite approached Gennaro in this important matter, although a recipe in his own handwriting remained in the family, probably kept secret some essential ingredient. Tone rather full, of rich quality and responsive in all registers (except perhaps the higher notes of the third string which are often dull, though a lower adjusting of the bridge may remove the defect). First and second strings refreshingly clear, whilst the G string has that sonorous quality compelling the bow to exert its mastery. Some instruments have a beautifully thin purfling. Best period, 1730-1750. £200 in 1930 represented the average price. We think this figure rather excessive although certain American dealers may vociferously disagree, since they were placing 2000 dollars alongside the name at that time. Produced several small violas. Charmingly clear tone but without that real viola-depth quality properly belonging to the instrument.
アレッサンドロの次男。 1690年生まれ。1771年死去。ナポリで働く。ストラディヴァリと一緒に若い頃に働いていたと思われます。フェルディナンドとニッコロの楽器が急速に認知度を高めた最後の数年まで、この家族の中で最初の名誉を持っていました。あまり多作なメーカーではありません。アウトライン（特に上部）はありますが、概念的にストラディバリアンの何かをモデル化することは、あまり優雅ではありません。体長は通常14インチ。一般的には広くて平らですが、彼がアーチをわずかに持ち上げ、側面に小さな発散を起こした例がいくつかあります。技量は、かなり優れた清楚さで完全に芸術的であると認識されなければなりません。サウンドホールは美しく優雅ですが、Niccolòのものよりも短い色合いのようです。また、かなり広く離してください。巻物はさまざまです。他のガリアーノよりも広い幅と自由を特徴とするものもあれば（一般に初期のバイオリンに関連するもの）、ストラディバリアンに似たものを想定しており、完璧ではありませんが非常に素晴らしいものですが、大多数は私たちを完全に一掃していません賞賛するのが好きですが、その代わりに、頭を上げたくないかのように、ある種の卑劣さへの顕著な衰退があります。また、上司は非常に低く設定されているようです。上質なベリーウッド、ハンサムな背中とリブ。明るいオレンジブラウンまたは濃い赤みがかった色合いのいずれかをニスで塗ります。どちらも落ち着いた輝きを放ちます。彼自身の手書きのレシピが家族に残っていたけれども、家族の誰もこの重要な問題でジェンナーロに完全に近づきませんでした、おそらくいくつかの重要な成分を秘密にしました。かなりフルで、豊かな品質で、すべてのレジスターで応答性があります（ブリッジの調整を低くすると欠陥がなくなる可能性がありますが、3番目の弦の高い音はしばしば鈍くなります）。 1弦と2弦はすっきりとクリアになり、Gストリングはその響きのある品質を備えているため、弓を使いこなすことができます。いくつかの楽器は美しく薄いパーフリングを持っています。最高の期間、1730-1750。 1930年の200ポンドは平均価格を表しています。当時、名前の横に2000ドルを置いていたため、一部のアメリカのディーラーは声高に反対するかもしれませんが、この数字はかなり過剰だと思います。いくつかの小さなビオラを制作しました。魅力的にクリアな音色ですが、楽器に適切に属するその本当のビオラの深さの品質はありません
General measurements: body length, 14-3/4 inches; upper bouts, 7-1/8; lower, 8-7/8. ’Cellos of seraphic beauty, body length generally 29-1/2 inches. A Stradivarius ’cello, dated 1732, has been attributed to Gennaro Gagliano. Irreproachable workmanship, arching slightly fuller, ribs narrower, and the warm-looking red-brown varnish applied more thickly than usually exhibited by the Cremona maker. Bought from Gennaro by an Italian, 1740; sold to M. Champsor (a well-known ’cellist at Marseilles), 1765; and passed into the possession of M. Bonnet (a Parisian), 1826.
Januarius Gaglianus alumnus
Antonii Straduarii fecit Neapoli Ao 17. .
Gennaro Gagliano fecit Neap. 17. .
Gennaro Gagliano fecit Neapoli
Januarius Gagllanus filihius Alexandri.
fecit Neap. 1732
Januarius Gaglianus
fecit Neapoli 1742
Januarius Gallanus
fecit Neap. 1760
Several instruments unlabelled. Frequently neglected to date the few he inserted. Experts often experience difficulty in correctly assigning his best working years. Some have Strad labels, and have been purchased as such. Name sometimes found pencilled on the