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Andrea Bisiach

Milan, 1890–1967

Son of Leandro Bisiach, below. Worked extensively with him, and his brothers Giacomo and Leandro jr., below. Apprenticed initially in Mirecourt with Mougenot. One of the finest makers and experts of his generation. Travelled widely, learning and promoting the work of his family, working for Lyon &#0\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Milan
Made Violin
Family Son of Leandro Bisiach

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£7,500

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.6 cm Italy, mid-20th C. Probably byOctober 2010£7,500
Violin35.5 cm 1930 c. Attributed to & possibly byMarch 2008£5,850
Violin Attributed toNovember 2005£2,400

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

BISIACH, Andrea Born 1890, died 1967 Milan Italy. Son of Leandro Bisiach, below. Worked extensively with him, and his brothers Giacomo and Leandro jr., below. Apprenticed initially in Mirecourt with Mougenot. One of the finest makers and experts of his generation. Travelled widely, learning and promoting the work of his family, working for Lyon & Healey in Chicago and Rudolph Wurlitzer in Cincinnati 1912-1914. Occupied on military service 1914-1916, returning to work with his father in Milan. Established independently there from 1929. His great reputation as a connoisseur left little time for making, and his instruments are relatively rare. Classical models. Accurate workmanship and fine finish, with golden red-orange varnish. Andrea Bisiach Milanese / Fece Anno 19.. [Blot II]

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