Bologna School
Otello Bignami
Bologna, 1914–1989
Studied the violin at the Bologna Philharmonic Academy. Began as a self-taught maker in 1947, before becoming the pupil of G. Pollastri. Exhibited at Cremona 1949, first prize at Rome 1956, and special ‘Violino d’oro’ award in Bagnacavallo 1976 in recognition of his work as a maker and teacher. Dire\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
20 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 38.3 cm Bologna, 1968 | — | June 2011 | £4,680 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bologna, 1979 | — | April 2010 | £18,080 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Bologna, 1953 | — | April 2010 | £13,042 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bologna, 1957 | — | October 2009 | £9,600 |
| Cello | 75.1 cm Bologna, 1966 | — | October 2008 | £15,184 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Bologna, 1972 | — | October 2008 | £13,911 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Bologne, 1957 | — | June 2008 | £6,035 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bologna, 1978 | — | April 2008 | £10,653 |
| Viola | 35.7 cm Bologna, 1984 | — | December 2006 | £11,266 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Bologna, 1976 | — | November 2006 | £10,800 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bologna, 1967 | — | October 2006 | £10,997 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bologna, 1966 | — | May 2006 | £7,971 |
| Viola | 41.9 cm Attributed to | — | May 2005 | £2,290 |
| Violin | Bologna, 1966 | — | October 2004 | £10,179 |
| Violin | Bologna, 1973 Attributed to | — | May 2004 | £4,504 |
| Violin | 1967 | — | October 2003 | £3,466 |
| Violin | 1967 | — | June 2002 | £3,351 |
| Violin | 1982 | — | November 2000 | £5,629 |
| Violin | 1910 | — | May 2000 | £8,800 |
| Violin | 1981 | — | June 1998 | £2,760 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
BIGNAMI, Otello Born 1914, died 1989 Bologna Italy. Studied the violin at the Bologna Philharmonic Academy. Began as a self-taught maker in 1947, before becoming the pupil of G. Pollastri. Exhibited at Cremona 1949, first prize at Rome 1956, and special ‘Violino d’oro’ award in Bagnacavallo 1976 in recognition of his work as a maker and teacher. Director of the Bologna School of Violin Making. Holds a very fine reputation for his beautifully made instruments on a largely personal model derived from classical designs. Beautifully applied golden-amber varnish. Bignami Otello Bologna
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