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Carlo Biondi

Cesenatico, 1868–1920

Trained as a furniture maker. Introduced to luthierie by the violinist Frontali. Personal model, well-made instruments with golden-brown spirit varnish. Gold medal at Ravenna 1904, Naples and other exhibitions. Career interrupted by First World War. Small output. — John Dilworth

Worked Cesenatico

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John Dilworth+

BIONDI, Carlo Born 1868, died 1920 Cesenatico Italy. Trained as a furniture maker. Introduced to luthierie by the violinist Frontali. Personal model, well-made instruments with golden-brown spirit varnish. Gold medal at Ravenna 1904, Naples and other exhibitions. Career interrupted by First World War. Small output.

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