Italian Violin, Giovanni Battista Gabrielli, Florence, c. 1752

Description:

Italian Violin, Giovanni Battista Gabrielli, Florence, c. 1752, labeled Gio. Batista Gabbrielli/fece in Firenze 1752, the lower rib stamped 1255, length of back 349 mm, with case and bow.
Estimate $15,000-20,000

Repaired top cracks, top edge doubled. Repaired rib cracks. Button graft and associated minor patches to upper back. The later one-piece neck and scroll with D-peg crack.


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