Giovanni Battista Gabrielli
Violin maker
(1716 – 1771)
Leading 18th-century Florentine maker Giovanni Battista Gabrielli is regarded as the most successful adapter of the Stainer models that prevailed in central Italy during the period. His instruments bear a yellow-brown varnish, and although some are highly arched, in general his archings are less extreme than those of his contemporaries, which distinguishes his work as superior. Gabrielli is thought to have trained the majority of makers in the succeeding generation, including the Carcassi brothers, and exerted an enduring influence on the Florentine school. His cellos are especially sought after.
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $470,000 in Oct 2014, for a cello.
- 110 auction price results.
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Instruments
Viola -
1770
Florence
Viola -
1770
Florence
the 'Gould'
Cello -
1750
Florence
Cello -
1754
Florence
Cello -
1756
Florence
Cello -
1786
Florence