Italy School
Gerlando Terrana
Milan, Naples, 1909–1978
Violinist. Active as a luthier in Milan from 1924. Personal and Gagliano models. About 100 violins completed. Bright golden-yellow or red-brown varnish. Gerlandus Terrana / Neapolitans Mediolani / fecit MCMXL — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled with signature Gerlandus Terrana Neapolitanus Mediolani fecit 1954 | March 2024 | £9,000 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Naples, 1967 [Probably by] | July 2007 | £3,925 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Naples, 1967 [Probably by] | July 2006 | £4,370 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
TERRANA, Gerlando Born 1909 Naples, died 1978 Milan Italy. Violinist. Active as a luthier in Milan from 1924. Personal and Gagliano models. About 100 violins completed. Bright golden-yellow or red-brown varnish. Gerlandus Terrana / Neapolitans Mediolani / fecit MCMXL
Karel Jalovec+
Milan, b. Feb. 26, 1909 in Naples; instruments with yellow or orange varnish.
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