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Armando Barbieri

Asti, Forli, 1893–1963

Active in Forli from 1924. Sculptor, artist and poet. Made all members of the violin family, including double basses, to a good standard. Classical models and Antoniazzi-style work. Dark red-brown varnish, quite thick and brittle texture. Scroll well-balanced and concentric. [Nicolini] — John Dilworth

Worked Asti, Forli
Made Viola

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,964
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Viola43.0 cm Forli, 1949June 2008£2,964

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

BARBIERI, Armando Born 1893 Asti, died 1963 Forli Italy. Active in Forli from 1924. Sculptor, artist and poet. Made all members of the violin family, including double basses, to a good standard. Classical models and Antoniazzi-style work. Dark red-brown varnish, quite thick and brittle texture. Scroll well-balanced and concentric. [Nicolini]

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