Madrid School
Francisco Gand
Madrid
GAND, Francisco late 18th century Madrid Spain Probably from the Gand family of Mirecourt. Paramon states: ‘well made, with poor wood and undistinguished varnish’. Jacquot cites a viola with transparent yellow varnish labelled: Echo por Franco Gand en Madrid, año 1788 Vannes provides a manuscript la\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 36.2 cm Madrid, 1790 c. [Probably by] | March 2008 | £3,125 |
| Violin | 36.2 cm Madrid, 1790 c. [Probably by] | October 2007 | £5,000 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
GAND, Francisco late 18th century Madrid Spain Probably from the Gand family of Mirecourt. Paramon states: ‘well made, with poor wood and undistinguished varnish’. Jacquot cites a viola with transparent yellow varnish labelled: Echo por Franco Gand en Madrid, año 1788 Vannes provides a manuscript label: Echo por Francisco Gand / en Madrid año 1786
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