Giovanni Battista Gabrielli, Florence, 1756
Violin: 45277
Labeled, "Joannes Baptista de / Gabrielli. Florentinus / fecit 1756."
Back: One-piece of medium broad curl ascending from left to right
Top: of fine grain broadening towards the flanks
Scroll: of wood similar to back
Ribs: of wood similar to back
Varnish: Light golden brown
Length of back: 35.4 cm
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Provenance
until 1964 | Jacques Français |
from 1964 | Current owner |
Certificates & Documents
- Certificate: Jacques Français, New York, NY (1965) #738.
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References
- Christie's Important Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, January 19, 1983, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
- Christie's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, June 18, 1985, New York, Christie's, Christie's, New York (illustrated)
- The Jacques Français Rare Violins, Inc. Photographic Archive and Business Records, 1844-1998, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, Box 56 (illustrated)