Milan School
Giacomo Bisiach
Milan, 1900–1995
Cellist and luthier. Son and pupil of Leandro Bisiach (I), below, and assistant to his brothers Carlo and Leandro jr. Active in Siena from 1918. Pupil with his brother Leandro (II), below, of I. Sderci. Remained a partner of Leandro (II) throughout his career, mainly responsible for varnishing, expe\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
35 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.5 cm Milan, 1964 | — | November 2011 | £30,073 |
| Viola | 40.6 cm Milan, 1964 | — | November 2011 | £18,044 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Milan, 1958 Attributed to | — | April 2011 | £16,502 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Milan, 1963 | — | December 2010 | £21,748 |
| Violin | 39.5 cm Milan, 1940 c. | — | October 2010 | £5,949 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Milan, 1963 | — | June 2009 | £14,520 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Milan, 1957 | — | October 2008 | £19,076 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm Milan, 1939 c. | — | October 2007 | £10,933 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Milan Workshop of | — | July 2007 | £7,289 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Milan, 1972 | — | October 2006 | £11,647 |
| Viola | 42.1 cm Milan, 1956 | — | October 2006 | £9,237 |
| Viola | 42.1 cm Milan, 1968 | — | October 2006 | £11,700 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Milan Workshop of | — | July 2006 | £8,116 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Milan, 1964 | — | May 2006 | £13,278 |
| Violin | Milan, 1950 c. Workshop | — | May 2004 | £12,224 |
| Violin | 1959 | — | October 2002 | £13,142 |
| Cello | 1958 | — | June 2001 | £17,250 |
| Violin | 1961 | — | May 2001 | £8,846 |
| Violin | 1960 | — | March 2001 | £8,400 |
| Violin | 1950 c. | — | July 2000 | £10,800 |
| Violin | 1962 | — | May 2000 | £16,023 |
| Violin | 1964 | — | June 1998 | £16,100 |
| Cello | 1967 | — | November 1997 | £20,700 |
| Violin | 1950 c. | — | November 1997 | £12,650 |
| Violin | 1937 | — | March 1997 | £18,400 |
| Violin | 1928 | — | December 1995 | £16,635 |
| Violin | 1966 | — | November 1993 | £11,149 |
| Violin | 1965 | — | July 1993 | £12,650 |
| Violin | 1939 | — | May 1993 | £13,200 |
| Violin | 1960 c. | — | March 1992 | £14,300 |
| Violin | 1954 | — | April 1987 | £3,300 |
| Violin | 1927 | — | March 1986 | £4,172 |
| Viola | 41.9 cm 1954 | — | June 1985 | £5,116 |
| Violin | 1955 | — | November 1984 | £3,240 |
| Violin | 1963 | — | April 1983 | £2,640 |
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Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
BISIACH, Giacomo Born 1900 Milan, died 1995 Venegono Superiore Italy. Cellist and luthier. Son and pupil of Leandro Bisiach (I), below, and assistant to his brothers Carlo and Leandro jr. Active in Siena from 1918. Pupil with his brother Leandro (II), below, of I. Sderci. Remained a partner of Leandro (II) throughout his career, mainly responsible for varnishing, expert repair, and restoration work in their shared business. Cellist and juror at several international violin making competitions. Classical models; especially known for copies of Guarneri and Guadagnini. Retired to Venegono 1973, but continued to make instruments there. Giacomo e Leandro Bisiach / Fecero in Milano l’A 19.. Fratelli Giacomo & Leandro Bisiach / Liutai dell’Antica Casa Fatto nel laboratorio di / Gaicomo & Leandro Bisiach / In Milano l’Anno 19.. [Blot II]
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