Bass mandolin in fruitwood, rosewood, light wood purfling, mother-of-pearl inlays and engraved bone plates (missing and damaged). Carries a handwritten label in faded ink inside, "Gauthier...". Italy, 19th century. Length : 95 cm - Width : 40 cm A small wooden mandolin, ebony frame and neck with mother-of-pearl inlaid decoration, bone pegs (chips, strings missing, missing). 19th century. Length : 59 cm - Width : 17 cm Provenance : Laurent Gaudefroy collection.