Arturo Fracassi
Cesena, Rimini, 1899–1973
Violin and bow maker. Pupil of C. Biondi. Active in Cesena up to 1959, when he moved to Rimini. His tools and bench remain in Cesena in his honour. Exhibited in Cremona 1937. Personal model with yellow or brown varnish. Arturo Fracassi / fece in Cesena 19.. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.8 cm Rimini, 1965, | — | November 2006 | £8,640 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Rimini, 1970 | — | October 2006 | £9,808 |
| Violin | 35.1 cm Cesena, 1952 | — | October 2006 | £11,647 |
| Violin | 30.4 cm 1/2 Size | — | October 2006 | £2,925 |
| Violin | 1935 | — | July 1997 | £5,200 |
| Violin | 1967 | — | November 1994 | £4,370 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 73 g. | — | November 1981 | £440 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
FRACASSI, Arturo Born 1899 Sant’Antonio di Gattero, died 1973 Rimini Italy. Violin and bow maker. Pupil of C. Biondi. Active in Cesena up to 1959, when he moved to Rimini. His tools and bench remain in Cesena in his honour. Exhibited in Cremona 1937. Personal model with yellow or brown varnish. Arturo Fracassi / fece in Cesena 19..
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