Gaspare Vimercati
1778–1850
Maker of plucked instruments. Some violins reported, of negligible significance. Worked at the sign ‘Della Luna’ in Contrada Dogana. Pietro Vimercati (Born 1778, died 1850), presumably his son, was a celebrated mandolin virtuoso contemporary with Paganini. Claimed to come from four generations of st\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1762 | June 1980 | £328 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
VIMERCATI, Gaspare Worked circa. 1770-1790 Milan Italy. Maker of plucked instruments. Some violins reported, of negligible significance. Worked at the sign ‘Della Luna’ in Contrada Dogana. Pietro Vimercati (Born 1778, died 1850), presumably his son, was a celebrated mandolin virtuoso contemporary with Paganini. Claimed to come from four generations of stringed instrument makers in Venice and Milan. Gaspare Vimercati / nella Contrada / della Dogana di Milano all segno / della Luna 1766 [Sparks]
Cecie Stainer+
A maker in Milan in the 17th century. In a mandoline of beautiful workmanship was the label: ” Gaspare Vimercati nella contrada della Dogana di Milano.”
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Es giebt nur wenige Geigen, die seinen Zettel tragen, und bei diesen wenigen erscheint es noch fraglich, ob sie Arbeiten seiner Hand sind. Dagegen war er ein geschickter Lautenmacher; eine gute Mandoline von ihm besitzt A. Gautier in Nizza.
Karel Jalovec+
Milan, ca 1766, a grandson of Paolo. Vimercati was mandolin maker, violins, if any, are rare.
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