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)