Gasparo Bertolotti 'da Salò', Brescia, c. 1590
Bass: 75248
Possibly original label, "Gasparo da Salo, in Brescia."
Late 16th century. Violin corners.
Back: Flat with angled top; in three main pieces.
Top: Double purfled with fleur de lys decorations in the lower and upper bouts.
Notes:
This bass is thought to have had only three owners in its long life. The earliest was Neustift Abbey in South Tyrol, Northern Italy until it was sold in 1970. In 2012 it was bought by anonymous Australian benefactors who have generously made it available to our Principal Double Bassist Maxime Bibeau to play.Provenance
| until 1970 | Stift Neustift bei Brixen |
| 1970-2012 | Gunter Klaus |
| from 2012 | Current owner |
Known players
Maxime Bibeau (ACO)
Certificates & Documents
- Dendrochronology report: John C. Topham, Surrey (2012) Dating the youngest tree ring to 1507
Certificate: John & Arthur Beare, London (1972)
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