Italy School
Giuseppe Bargelli
Florence, VICCHIO, 1886–1963
Personal models in the Florentine tradition. Prolific maker, assisted by son Gastone (Born 1921). Initially self-taught; after 1918 was guided by Sderci. Established at 12 Via Saponai, Florence. Carried out restoration and repairs for the Conservatoire. Over 300 instruments credited to him; all memb\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
11 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Lot 88 | Bonhams | October 2014 | £4 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Florence, 1920 c. | — | April 2010 | £3,928 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm Florence, 1757 Probably by | — | February 2006 | £2,160 |
| Violin | Firenze, 1933 | — | November 2004 | £2,760 |
| Violin | 1948 | — | November 2001 | £6,383 |
| Violin | 1945 | — | November 1992 | £2,157 |
| Violin | 1949 | — | November 1992 | £4,180 |
| Viola | 42.5 cm 1955 | — | June 1988 | £1,100 |
| Viola | 41.9 cm 1955 | — | December 1987 | £858 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1955 | — | December 1984 | £605 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1955 | — | November 1980 | £825 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
BARGELLI, Giuseppe Born 1886 Vicchio, died 1963 Florence Italy. Personal models in the Florentine tradition. Prolific maker, assisted by son Gastone (Born 1921). Initially self-taught; after 1918 was guided by Sderci. Established at 12 Via Saponai, Florence. Carried out restoration and repairs for the Conservatoire. Over 300 instruments credited to him; all members of the violin family, including double basses. Violin in Guadagnini style dated 1927 in Cherubini Collection, Florence. Manuscript label: Bargelli Giuseppe / fece in Firenze anno 19.. Printed label: Giuseppe Bargelli / fece in Firenze anno 1947
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