Utili Nicola
Bologna, Castel Bolognese, Castelbolgnese, b. 1888
Initially a maker of plucked instruments. Later developed an eccentric violin design with inverted corners. Awarded first prize at Turin 1928 for a quartet. Finely finished work with a flat arch. Very good oil varnish and excellent materials. 1922. Nicola / da Castel Bolognese / 1923 Nicola da Caste\u{2026} — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.5 cm Bolognese, 1932, personal model with inverted corners | — | June 2011 | £6,000 |
| Cello | Castelbolognese, 1913 | — | October 2010 | £5,949 |
| Cello | 75.5 cm Castel Bolognese, 1919 | — | April 2010 | £10,213 |
| Violin | 1913 | — | November 2001 | £3,018 |
| Violin | 1916 | — | November 1993 | £3,450 |
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John Dilworth+
NICOLA, Utili Born 1888, Worked from 1904 Castelbolognese, Ravenna Italy. Initially a maker of plucked instruments. Later developed an eccentric violin design with inverted corners. Awarded first prize at Turin 1928 for a quartet. Finely finished work with a flat arch. Very good oil varnish and excellent materials. 1922. Nicola / da Castel Bolognese / 1923 Nicola da Castel Bolognese Utili Nicola, fabbricante / Castelbolognese. 1900 Nicola / Fece tili. Nel 1921 / In Castelbolognese
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