Ripatransone School
Pietro Paolo Desideri
Ripatransone, worked 1790–1839
Models of Guadagnini or Guarneri derivation, coarsely finished and rather undistinguished workmanship using mediocre material, enhanced by good quality golden-brown varnish of good texture and consistency. Printed labels: P. Paulas Desideri / fecit Ripae 1794 Pietro Paolo Desideri / fecit Ripae 1837\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 38.4 cm Ripatransone, 1793 | — | May 2009 | £10,286 |
| Viola | 41.1 cm 1900 c. Attributed to | — | November 2006 | £6,000 |
| Violin | 1795 | — | November 1999 | £8,050 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
DESIDERI, Pietro Paolo Worked circa. 1790-1839 Ripatransone, Ascoli Italy. Models of Guadagnini or Guarneri derivation, coarsely finished and rather undistinguished workmanship using mediocre material, enhanced by good quality golden-brown varnish of good texture and consistency. Printed labels: P. Paulas Desideri / fecit Ripae 1794 Pietro Paolo Desideri / fecit Ripae 1837.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Die Familie Desideti stammt aus Novara. Ein Giorgio Desideti, seines Zeichens ein Goldschmied, lebte um 1536 in Rom. Wo der Geigenmacher P. P. Desideti ansässig war, konnte ich nicht ermitteln. Seiner Arbeit nach gehört er der Schule Guadagnini’s an.
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Working in Ripatransone at the same time
Raffaele Desideri 1797–1871