Giovanni Battista Gabrielli, Florence, 1755
Viola: 43433
Labeled, "Joannes Batista de Gabbrielli Florentinus / fecit 1753" and branded "G. B. B." at the button and the bottom bout.
Back: Two-piece of light narrow curl
Top: of fine to open grain
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of fine medium curl
Varnish: Yellow-brown
Length of back: 39.1 cm
Provenance
in 1928 | Sold by Emil Herrmann, New York |
... | ... |
in 1995 | Current owner |
References
- Emil Herrmann Rare Violins (Meistergeigen) 1927-28, Emil Herrmann, New York (illustrated)
- Skinner's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, December 3, 1995, Boston, Skinner, Skinner, Boston (illustrated)
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)