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Catalog of Rare Old Violins, Violas and Violoncellos: Also Bows of Rare Makes, 1916
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1RARE OLD VIOLINS
3GIOVANNI BAPTISTA GABRIELLI, FLORENCE, 1750
5Number 4702. Gabrielli was probably the most representative maker of the Florentin School, which comprised some very well known names. This is the choicest piece of his work that we have seen, and in workmanship, varnish, and wood selection, it deserves to rank with the violins of makers who are more famous. The back is formed by one piece of very handsome curly maple. The shoulder nut is original and is branded with the initials of the maker. The sides match the back and his initials are again branded under the tail button. The top is of choicest quality spruce, of very fine grain. The instrument is in an exceptionally fine state of preservation and possesses a most beautiful tone. The model is not so highly arched as is usual in Gabrielli's work. The varnish is of a very rich brown color.
7Price: $1,000
9VINCENZO PANORMO, PARIS, 1780-90
11Number 4521. This is truly a unique example of Panormo's work and it is practically in the same condition as when it left his hands. The model is large, broad, and very well built for tone. The varnish is of a lustrous deep ruby red color and the wood selected is of the finest quality. It possesses a tone of great power and brilliancy.
13Panormo was one of the most successful followers of Stradivarius. He was an Italian by birth, learned his art in Italy, and worked in both Paris and London.
15Price: $900
17VINCENZO PANORMO, 1798
19Number 4694. Large Stradivarius model, flat pattern, handsome wood in back and sides, fine top, excellent preservation. Full, rich tone. An excellent instrument for all around use. It is attractive in appearance and a fine specimen of Panormo's work.
21Price: $800
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