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    Amati > Makers Archive > G > Francisco Gand

    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’. — John Dilworth
    Worked Madrid
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £5,000
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin36.2 cm Madrid, 1790 c. Probably by—March 2008£3,125
    Violin36.2 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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