Instrument Type: Violin
Circa: 1750
Asking Price: SOLD
Maker: Giovanni Battista Gabrielli
The Violin
Giovanni Battista Gabrielli made this violin in Florence in 1750. He built it on a petite pattern. Even so, it responds and plays beautifully.
The tone is warm and rich. It also penetrates and projects with ease. The violin measures 35.0 cm in length.
That compact size suits players who want comfort under the hand, especially in long rehearsals. As a result, a smaller frame still delivers a strong, carrying sound. In addition, Florian Leonhard has certified this Giovanni Battista Gabrielli violin.
For a player, this Florentine instrument offers warmth and projection in one package. It suits a soloist or chamber musician who prefers a petite violin. Above all, it carries the name of a maker who shaped a whole school. That history adds weight to its voice.
The Maker
Giovanni Battista Gabrielli lived from 1716 to 1771. He led Florentine violin making in the 18th century. Many regard him as the most successful adapter of the Stainer models then popular in central Italy.
His instruments bear a yellow-brown varnish. Although some show high arching, his archings run less extreme than those of his rivals. For this reason, experts rank his work as superior.
Gabrielli also shaped the next generation. He likely trained most of the makers who followed, including the Carcassi brothers. Today, each violin by Giovanni Battista Gabrielli reflects that enduring influence on the Florentine school.
Certification
Florian Leonhard has certified this violin as the work of Gabrielli. His certificate gives a buyer clear confidence in its origin. So this Giovanni Battista Gabrielli violin arrives with both quality and proof.
Terms of Sale
This violin has sold, so it is no longer available for purchase. Benning Violins invites you to browse our current catalog of fine instruments. You can also contact us directly to ask about similar pieces.