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)