Giovanni Battista Gabrielli, Florence, 1756
Violin: 45277
Labeled, "Joannes Baptista de / Gabrielli. Florentinus / fecit 1756."
Back: One-piece of medium broad curl ascending from left to right
Top: of fine grain broadening towards the flanks
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Light golden brown
Length of back: 35.4 cm
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Provenance
until 1964 | Jacques Français |
from 1964 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1965) #738.
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References
Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, January 19, 1983, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 18, 1985, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, Box 56 (illustrated)