Turin School
Paolo Guadagnini
Turin, 1908–1942
Son and pupil of Francesco, above; also worked with Fagnola. A casualty of World War II. Small production, only about 20 instruments recorded. Some of these seem to have been German work imported and varnished by Paolo. Inscribed on interior of table: ‘Corretto e Verniciato / a copia di / Paolo Guad\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 41.9 cm Turin, 1935 c. [Workshop of] | October 2010 | £17,500 |
| Violin | 35.5.cm Turin, 1936 n°11 | October 2009 | £33,600 |
| Viola | 40.0 cm 1926 | December 1994 | £23,590 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
GUADAGNINI, Paolo Born 1908, died 1942 Turin Italy. Son and pupil of Francesco, above; also worked with Fagnola. A casualty of World War II. Small production, only about 20 instruments recorded. Some of these seem to have been German work imported and varnished by Paolo. Inscribed on interior of table: ‘Corretto e Verniciato / a copia di / Paolo Guadagnini Torino 1935 / a XIII’. Printed label: Paolo Guadagnini / fecit Taurini / Anno Domini 1935
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