Bolzano School
Johann Michael Albani
Bolzano, 1677–1730
Son and pupil of Matthias Albani (I), below. Assistant, son-in-law, and successor of W. Sagmayr. Better known for cellos (some with carved heads) than for violins. Slender form and fine thickly textured red-brown varnish. Michael Albanus / me fecit Graecii / Ao. 1723 — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.9 cm 1720 c. | December 2011 | £4,760 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm Austria , 18Th C. [Ascribed to] | October 2010 | £8,125 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
ALBANI, Johann Michael Born 1677 Bolzano Italy, died 1730 Graz Austria. Son and pupil of Matthias Albani (I), below. Assistant, son-in-law, and successor of W. Sagmayr. Better known for cellos (some with carved heads) than for violins. Slender form and fine thickly textured red-brown varnish. Michael Albanus / me fecit Graecii / Ao. 1723
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