Giovanni Battista Gabrielli, Florence, 1760
Violin: 43510
Labeled, "Gio. Batista de Gabrielli fece in Firenze 17**."
Back: One-piece of medium to broad curl; branded "GBG" on the button
Top: of medium grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: plain
Ribs: of wood similar to back; branded "GBG" below the tailpin
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.3 cm
Provenance
in 1997 | Sold by Sotheby's |
References
Sotheby's Fine Pianos and Strings Auction Catalog, April 16, 1981, New York, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, New York (illustrated)
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 18, 1997, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)