Description:
Violoncello, Turin School, Probably Workshop of Giorgio Gatti, c. 1930, labeled Joannes Baptista Guadagnini / Cremonesis fecit Taurini / alumnus Antoni Stradavari 1782, branded internally GIORGIO GATTI TORINO / CORSO VITT. EM. 26, length of back 758 mm, with case.
Estimate $18,000-25,000
Good condition, partial cosmetic crack in scroll.
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Keywords
GIORGIO GATTI TORINO, Giorgio GattiFine Musical Instruments
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