Switzerland School
Luigi Vistoli
Lugano, Venice, 1890–1890
Pupil of Nicola Utili. Established independently from 1910. Some years spent in Venice. Prolific maker. Accurate Stradivari model. Fine varnish of his own make in appropriate colours. First quality materials. Luigi Vistoli / allievo di Utili Nicola da Castelbolognese / fece in Lugo — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.7 cm Venice, 1952 | April 2007 | £4,245 |
| Violin | Lugano, 1945 [Attributed to] | September 2004 | £2,988 |
| Violin | 1954 | June 1985 | £990 |
| Violin | 1954 | June 1983 | £1,100 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
VISTOLI, Luigi Born 1890, died 1890 Lugo, Emilia-Romagna Italy. Pupil of Nicola Utili. Established independently from 1910. Some years spent in Venice. Prolific maker. Accurate Stradivari model. Fine varnish of his own make in appropriate colours. First quality materials. Luigi Vistoli / allievo di Utili Nicola da Castelbolognese / fece in Lugo
Karel Jalovec+
Lugo and Campo San Giacomo; standard models, varnish from yellow to deep orange. Born March 13, 1890.
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