Giovanni Battista Gabrielli, Florence, 1765
Violin: 45358
Labeled, "Joannes Baptista Gabbrielli Florentinus fecit 176*."
Back: One-piece of medium to narrow curl descending slightly from left to right
Top: of fine even grain
Scroll: later, of narrow curl
Ribs: of narrow curl
Varnish: Golden-brown
Length of back: 35.6 cm
Provenance
| until 1961 | L. P. Balmforth & Son |
| ... | ... |
| in 1986 | Sold by Sotheby's |
Certificates & Documents
Certificate: L.P. Balmforth, Leeds (1961)- Receipt: L.P. Balmforth, Leeds (1961)
- Certificate: J. W. Briggs, Glasgow (1961) Signed by Henry Briggs
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References
Sotheby's Musical Instruments Auction Catalog, November 12, 1986, London, Sotheby's, Sotheby's, London (illustrated)