Italy School
Alfredo Gianotti
Cusano Mil., Milan, 1915–1990
Active from 1943, learning the basic craft whilst a prisoner of war in the USA, with guidance from R. Bechini. Awards in Pegli and Rome 1956, Cremona 1967, and Bagnacavallo 1976. Good work with red or darker red varnish. [Blot II] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
24 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Two-piece back of narrow curl, varnish of an orange brown colour, excellent condition Lot 899 | Il Ponte | October 2024 | £4,502est. € 4.000-5.000 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Milan, 1975 | — | March 2011 | £9,600 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Milanino, 1981 | — | October 2010 | £6,008 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Milanino, 1979 | — | March 2010 | £6,000 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm Milan, 1988 | — | March 2009 | £6,250 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm Milan, 1976 | — | May 2008 | £2,997 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1975 | — | September 2007 | £2,400 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Milanino, 1962 | — | October 2006 | £2,587 |
| Violin | Milanino, 1975 | — | May 2005 | £7,937 |
| Cello | Milanino, 1977 | — | November 2004 | £5,975 |
| Violin | 1983 | — | May 2001 | £3,121 |
| Violin | 1976 | — | May 1997 | £2,286 |
| Violin | 1980 | — | October 1994 | £4,945 |
| Violin | 1980 | — | October 1994 | £4,485 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1980 | — | June 1994 | £4,830 |
| Violin | 1976 | — | March 1994 | £1,870 |
| Violin | 1981 | — | June 1993 | £3,450 |
| Violin | 1975 | — | November 1988 | £2,200 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1982 | — | September 1987 | £1,210 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1975 | — | April 1987 | £1,100 |
| Violin | 1976 | — | April 1987 | £1,540 |
| Violin | 1958 | — | May 1986 | £1,404 |
| Viola | 41.6 cm 1976 | — | January 1982 | £770 |
| Cello | 1977 | — | July 1980 | £2,200 |
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Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
GIANOTTI, Alfredo Born 1915 Desio, Milan, died 1990 Milan Italy. Active from 1943, learning the basic craft whilst a prisoner of war in the USA, with guidance from R. Bechini. Awards in Pegli and Rome 1956, Cremona 1967, and Bagnacavallo 1976. Good work with red or darker red varnish. [Blot II]
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Andrea Bisiach 1890–1967
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Camillo Colombo 1887–1959
Camillo Mandelli 1873–1956