Faenza School
Francesco Lassi
Faenza, 1874–1968
Self-taught maker, active from 1906. Completed over 400 instruments on classical and personal models. Varnish of various golden-red tints. Prizes awarded at Florence 1921 and Cremona 1937. Lassi Francesco / fece in Faenza anno 19.. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm Faenza, 1948 | — | March 2008 | £0 |
| Violin | 1945 | — | June 2002 | £5,284 |
| Violin | 1914 | — | June 1996 | £5,750 |
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John Dilworth+
LASSI, Francesco Born 1874, died 1968 Faenza Italy. Self-taught maker, active from 1906. Completed over 400 instruments on classical and personal models. Varnish of various golden-red tints. Prizes awarded at Florence 1921 and Cremona 1937. Lassi Francesco / fece in Faenza anno 19..
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Pupils
Enzo Lassi Pupil
Family
Enzo Lassi Son
Working in Faenza at the same time
Augusto Martini b. 1893
Enzo Lassi 1907–1965
Ettore Liverani 1882–1941
Fausto Casalini 1908–1938
Luigi Mozzani 1869–1943