Rome School
Francesco Balbo
Rome, 1951–1996
Active from 1978. Pupil of G. Spataffi. Established own business in 1981 in Gubbio, making all violin family instruments including double bass, and bows. Personal models. Moved to Perugia in 1983. Francesco Balbo liutaio / fatto in .. anno 19.. Francseco Balbo fecit / in Perugia Anno 19.. [Nicolini] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1984 | June 1995 | £920 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
BALBO, Francesco Born 1951 Rome, died 1996 Perugia Italy. Active from 1978. Pupil of G. Spataffi. Established own business in 1981 in Gubbio, making all violin family instruments including double bass, and bows. Personal models. Moved to Perugia in 1983. Francesco Balbo liutaio / fatto in .. anno 19.. Francseco Balbo fecit / in Perugia Anno 19.. [Nicolini]
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