Barcelona School
Francisco Espana
Barcelona, worked 1820–1850
Undistinguished workmanship. Branded on the interior and under button: ‘España en Barcelona’ Francisco España / me hizo en Barcelona / Año. 1822 — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 36.5 cm Barcelona, 1858 | December 2009 | £2,392 |
| Violin | 36.4 cm Barcelona, 1856 | November 2008 | £698 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
ESPAÑA, Francisco Worked circa. 1820-1850 Barcelona Spain Personal model, sometimes with doubled purfling. Undistinguished workmanship. Branded on the interior and under button: ‘España en Barcelona’ Francisco España / me hizo en Barcelona / Año. 1822
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