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Franciszek Gronalski

Poznan, c.1698–1764

Worked in Krakow up to c.1729, when he became a citizen of Poznan. Vannes cites a viola d’amore, with female head, blindfolded, and clear brown varnish. A.M.D.G.B.M.V. / 1743 30 Xbis / Franciszek Gromalski w poznanin [Jaskulski, Vannes] — John Dilworth

Worked Poznan

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GRONALSKI, Franciszek Born circa. 1698 Znin, died 1764 Poznan Poland. Worked in Krakow up to c.1729, when he became a citizen of Poznan. Vannes cites a viola d’amore, with female head, blindfolded, and clear brown varnish. A.M.D.G.B.M.V. / 1743 30 Xbis / Franciszek Gromalski w poznanin [Jaskulski, Vannes]

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