Italy School
Plinio Michetti
Calizzano, Turin, 1891–1991
Pupil of E. Peluzzi in Genoa; possibly also acquainted with Candi and De Barbieri. Established in Turin c.1920, working for Morutto, a musical instrument dealer. Later opened his own business in the Corso Lecce. Awarded medals in Turin 1928 and Cremona 1949. Influenced by Oddone and Fagnola. Classic\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
26 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Lot 66 | Bonhams | March 2012 | £8,250 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Mid-20th C. Attributed to | — | October 2011 | £4,000 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Turin, 1940 | — | March 2011 | £18,750 |
| Cello | 75.9 cm Turin, 1934 | — | October 2009 | £34,850 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Turin, 1958 | — | March 2008 | £6,435 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm 1950-60 c. Probably by | — | October 2007 | £3,884 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Turin, 1936 | — | October 2007 | £11,991 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Turin, 1925 Attributed to | — | April 2007 | £7,884 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Mid-20th C. Ascribed to | — | November 2006 | £5,040 |
| Violin | Turin, 1940 c. | — | November 2005 | £16,419 |
| Violin | Torino, 1929 | — | June 2005 | £8,050 |
| Violin | Turin, 1967 | — | May 2005 | £9,357 |
| Cello | Turin, 1920 | — | May 2005 | £5,974 |
| Violin | Turin, 1946 | — | May 2005 | £5,495 |
| Violin | 1975 c. Attributed to | — | May 2005 | £1,832 |
| Violin | Turin, 1932 | — | November 2004 | £7,200 |
| Violin | 1937 | — | November 2003 | £14,100 |
| Violin | 1958 | — | June 1999 | £1,725 |
| Violin | 1926 | — | November 1998 | £4,503 |
| Violin | 1959 | — | June 1994 | £9,200 |
| Violin | 1966 | — | November 1993 | £2,760 |
| Violin | 1928 | — | May 1986 | £702 |
| Violin | 1949 | — | March 1986 | £1,517 |
| Viola | 41.9 cm 1948 | — | June 1985 | £2,464 |
| Violin | 1928 | — | June 1985 | £1,705 |
| Violin | 1930 | — | November 1984 | £1,430 |
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Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
MICHETTI, Plinio Born 1891 Calizzano, Savona, died 1991 Turin Italy. Pupil of E. Peluzzi in Genoa; possibly also acquainted with Candi and De Barbieri. Established in Turin c.1920, working for Morutto, a musical instrument dealer. Later opened his own business in the Corso Lecce. Awarded medals in Turin 1928 and Cremona 1949. Influenced by Oddone and Fagnola. Classical Cremonese models. Well-finished with fine yellow and golden-brown oil varnish. Over 300 violins completed. Plinio Michetti / fece in Torino l’anno 1948 Plinio Michetti / fecit Taurini / anno 1928 / Corso Lecce, 82 [Blot IV]
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