Considered to be the pioneer of the 18th century Florentine school, Gabrielli ‘s work is based on the work of Jakob Stainer, whose model was extremely popular in Italy at the time. He adapted the form in a forward thinking way, flattening the arch to increase projection and focus. This violin, which is built on a very characterful and generous model, has a rich and brilliant tone and is covered in Gabrielli’s typical yellow-brown varnish.