Milan School
Giuseppe Presber
Milan, worked 1760–1814
Son, pupil, and assistant of Francesco Presber, above. Maker of plucked instruments. Henley refers to violins with ante-dated labels; these most likely to be frauds. No violins currently known and authenticated. Giuseppe Presbler / in Milano / nella Contrada della Dogana / all’ insegno del Sole. 179\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm 1920 c. Attributed to | — | May 2006 | £11,381 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
PRESBER, Giuseppe Worked circa. 1760-1814 Milan Italy. Son, pupil, and assistant of Francesco Presber, above. Maker of plucked instruments. Henley refers to violins with ante-dated labels; these most likely to be frauds. No violins currently known and authenticated. Giuseppe Presbler / in Milano / nella Contrada della Dogana / all’ insegno del Sole. 1796
Cecie Stainer+
Was working in Milan at the sign of the “Sun” in 1801. In a mandoline was the label: ” Giuseppe Presbler in Milano nella contrada della dogana all’ insegno del sole, 1801.”
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Vielleicht ein Sohn von Francesco P. Eine von ihm gemachte Mandore von 1778 besass Scheurleer. Aus der Sammlung Snoeck befindet sich eine Mandoline von 1801 in Berlin. Valdrighi setzt seine Zeit 1595 bis 1597 ! und erwähnt eine 14 saitige Laute dieses
Meisters.
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