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Augustin Blanchi

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John Dilworth

BLANCHI, Augustin Born 1828 Pielle-Poglia Italy, died 1899 Nice France. Moved to Nice 1840. Apprenticed to P. Pacharelle, later working with other makers in Piedmont. Returned to Nice 1860. Succeeded by his son Alberto, above. Fine work in classical style. Good varnish. Manuscript label: Blanchi Agostino / detto Giardini / Nizza. 18..

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