Francesco Gobetti, Venice, 1721
Violin: 44680
Labeled, "Franciscus Gobetti Fecit Venetiis 1721."
Back: One-piece of broad curl descending from left to right
Top: of medium grain in the center, opening out towards the flanks
Scroll: of plain wood
Ribs: of narrow curl
Varnish: Red-brown
Length of back: 35.1 cm
Provenance
| Simone Fernando Sacconi | |
| Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1967) #189.- Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London
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References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, April 30, 1987, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)- Sotheby's Stringed Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 1987, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC (illustrated)