Zurich School
Eugen Tenucci
Zurich, 1874–1960
Family of Tuscan origin. Pupil of Züst. Head of the violin department at the Hug shop, Zurich from 1899. Stradivari and Guarneri models using oil and spirit varnishes of good appropriate colours. Well regarded as a connoisseur and expert. Gebaut von E. Tenucci / im Geigenbau – Atelier / Hug &#\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.3 cm Zurich, 1946 [Workshop of] | October 2010 | £1,652 |
| Violin | Zurich, 1902 [Workshop] | May 2005 | £504 |
| Cello | 1912 | November 2001 | £4,600 |
| Viola | 40.9 cm Zurich, 1949 | March 1990 | £1,430 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
TENUCCI, Eugen Born 1874 Menton France, died 1960 Zurich Switzerland. Family of Tuscan origin. Pupil of Züst. Head of the violin department at the Hug shop, Zurich from 1899. Stradivari and Guarneri models using oil and spirit varnishes of good appropriate colours. Well regarded as a connoisseur and expert. Gebaut von E. Tenucci / im Geigenbau – Atelier / Hug & Co. Zürich 19.. [Boltschacher]
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Leiter der Geigenbau-Werkstatt der Gebrüder Hug.
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