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Francesco Andina

Lugano, Ticino, b. 1891

Learned violin-making in Milan. Established in Lugano from 1924. Medal winner at Geneva Exhibition 1927. Stradivari model. Signed and branded on interior. Printed label: Francesco Andina Luganese / fece a Lugano l’anno 19.. / No.. [Boltshauser, Henley] — John Dilworth

Worked Lugano, Ticino
Made Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£979
Type Details Sold Price
Violin 36.1 cm Lugano, 1914 May 2007 £979

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

ANDINA, Fran Born 1891 Curio, Ticino, Worked from 1924 Lugano Switzerland. Learned violin-making in Milan. Established in Lugano from 1924. Medal winner at Geneva Exhibition 1927. Stradivari model. Signed and branded on interior. Printed label: Francesco Andina Luganese / fece a Lugano l’anno 19.. / No.. [Boltshauser, Henley]

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