Cremona School
Gaetano Antoniazzi
Cremona, 1825–1897
Presumed to be a pupil of Enrico Ceruti. From c.1855 he lived in Mantua, probably assisting the aged Giuseppe Ceruti. Following Ceruti’s death in 1860, he returned to Cremona where he remained until 1870 (apart from a year spent in Genoa in 1865) when he moved finally to Milan. Assisted Leandro Bisi\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.2 cm 1885 c. | October 2009 | £31,647 |
| Violin | 35.2 cm 1875 c, | October 2007 | £29,408 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm [Probably by] | May 2007 | £8,065 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Cremona, 1870 c. | May 2007 | £17,282 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Cremona, 1875-1880 c. | March 2007 | £13,800 |
| Violin | Cremona, 1880 c. | May 2005 | £5,328 |
| Violin | Cremona, 1880 c. | May 2004 | £12,224 |
| Violin | 1880 | March 1991 | £4,620 |
| Violin | 1770 c. | November 1987 | £20,900 |
| Violin | 1889 | July 1985 | £2,592 |
| Violin | 1738 | June 1983 | £34,100 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
ANTONIAZZI, Gaetano Born 1825 Cremona, died 1897 Milan Italy. Presumed to be a pupil of Enrico Ceruti. From c.1855 he lived in Mantua, probably assisting the aged Giuseppe Ceruti. Following Ceruti’s death in 1860, he returned to Cremona where he remained until 1870 (apart from a year spent in Genoa in 1865) when he moved finally to Milan. Assisted Leandro Bisiach during his last decade. Stylistically he owes much to Enrico Ceruti, and his workmanship is generally very refined, although sometimes undermined by poor materials. His work is not signed until the Milan period from 1870. Manuscript label: Gaetano Antoniazzi / Fece Milano 1885 [Blot II]
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Vielleicht der Sohn eines gleichnamigen Vaters. Da er in einem wahrscheinlich ehrlich gemeinten Streben oft von den guten Vorbildern im Modell abwich, ohne jedoch etwas Besseres finden zu können, haben seine Versuchsgeigen trotz sorgfältiger Arbeit keinen höheren Werth. Er verrückte auch die Lage der F-Löcher wiederholt sehr zu ihrem Nachtheil. Seine Copien dagegen sind, bis auf den Lack, recht gut, und er erhielt dafür auch mehrere Medaillen.
George Hart+
The work is passable, but the form faulty. The soundholes are not properly placed.
Cecie Stainer+
b. 1825, Cremona ; d. 1897, Milan. A good maker, gained medal of honour. His son Romeo was also a maker.
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Working in Cremona at the same time
Andrea Pietro Fontanini 1871–1923
Aristide Cavalli 1856–1931
Carlo Bosi 1873–1940
Davido Camillio worked 1850
Enrico Ceruti 1806–1883
Francesco Alvani worked 1840
Giovanni Fasani 1785–1850
Giuseppe Ceruti 1785–1860