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Francesco Tortobello

worked 1677–1684

Violins and violas of Brescian modelling. Golden-brown varnish. — John Dilworth

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

TORTOBELLO, Francesco Worked circa. 1677-1684 Rome Italy. Violins and violas of Brescian modelling. Golden-brown varnish.

Cecie Stainer+

A maker in Rome in 1680, who followed the Maggini pattern.

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Dem Anscheine nach stand er unter dem Einflusse der Schule von Brescia.

Henri Poidras+

Good make in the style and manner of Maggini.

Karel Jalovec+

Rome. 1680. Worked in the fashion of the Brescian school.

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