Joseph (Giuseppe) Settin
b. 1893
Active luthier from 1904. Studied sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts, Milan. Moved to New York 1920. Classically-derived personal model with red-brown oil and spirit varnish. Joseph Settin Venetus / fecit anno 19.. / No.. Joseph Settin Venetus J.S. / fecit anno domini .. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | 1953 | May 2001 | £5,629 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1957 | June 1980 | £1,123 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
SETTIN, Joseph (Giuseppe) Born 1893 Crespano Italy, Worked from 1920 New York USA. Active luthier from 1904. Studied sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts, Milan. Moved to New York 1920. Classically-derived personal model with red-brown oil and spirit varnish. Joseph Settin Venetus / fecit anno 19.. / No.. Joseph Settin Venetus J.S. / fecit anno domini ..
Karel Jalovec+
Venice, b. 1893 in Crespano, emigrated to the USA where most of his instruments are to be found. Stradivari and Guarneri models, chestnut-brown varnish (half oil).
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