Italy School
Pietro Gallinotti
Piedmont, Salerno, Solero, 1885–1979
Pietro Gallinotti (1885-1979) was an Italian luthier from Solero, Piedmont, known for his precise work on Stradivari and Guarneri models, earning medals in the 1930s. After 1950, he shifted his focus to crafting guitars.
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.8 cm Salerno, 1928 | December 2009 | £16,865 |
| Violin | 36.0 cm Solero, 1940 c. | October 2009 | £5,932 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Solero, 1924 | October 2007 | £10,281 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Solero, 1928 | February 2006 | £9,600 |
| Violin | Solero, 1949 | October 2004 | £6,362 |
| Violin | 1936 | October 2003 | £7,464 |
| Violin | 1924 | November 2000 | £6,900 |
| Violin | 1936 | November 1981 | £902 |
Maker Overview
Life
Pietro Gallinotti (1885-1979) was born in 1885 and died in 1979 in Solero, Piedmont, Italy. He won medals at Geneva and Rome in 1931, and at Bologna in 1936. After 1950, Gallinotti concentrated on making guitars.
Characteristics
- Models
- Pietro Gallinotti utilized Stradivari and Guarneri (specifically the 1743 'Cannone' pattern) models for his instruments.
- Workmanship
- His work was characterized by its very precise nature.
- Branding and Labels
- Instruments produced by Gallinotti were internally branded with 'P. Gallinotti'. They also featured a manuscript label on the upper block and a printed label stating: "Pietro Gallinotti / Liutaio / Solero, Alessandria 1940 / Italia" according to Blot IV.
- Pietro Gallinotti
Liutaio
Solero, Alessandria 1940
ItaliaJohn Dilworth
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
GALLINOTTI, Pietro Born 1885, died 1979 Solero Piedmont Italy. Won medals at Geneva, Rome 1931, and Bologna 1936. Stradivari and Guarneri (1743 ‘Cannone’ pattern) models; very precise work. After 1950 concentrated on making guitars. Branded internally: ‘P. Gallinotti‘. Manuscript label on upper block. Printed label: Pietro Gallinotti / Liutaio / Solero, Alessandria 1940 / Italia [Blot IV]
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