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Giuseppe Bargelli

Florence, VICCHIO, 1886–1963

Personal models in the Florentine tradition. Prolific maker, assisted by son Gastone (Born 1921). Initially self-taught; after 1918 was guided by Sderci. Established at 12 Via Saponai, Florence. Carried out restoration and repairs for the Conservatoire. Over 300 instruments credited to him; all memb\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Florence, VICCHIO
Made Viola, Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£6,383
Type Details Sold Price
Violin October 2014 £4
Violin 35.8 cm Florence, 1920 c. April 2010 £3,928
Viola 42.2 cm Florence, 1757 [Probably by] February 2006 £2,160
Violin Firenze, 1933 November 2004 £2,760
Violin 1948 November 2001 £6,383
Violin 1945 November 1992 £2,157
Violin 1949 November 1992 £4,180
Viola 42.5 cm 1955 June 1988 £1,100
Viola 41.9 cm 1955 December 1987 £858
Viola 42.2 cm 1955 December 1984 £605
Viola 42.2 cm 1955 November 1980 £825

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

BARGELLI, Giuseppe Born 1886 Vicchio, died 1963 Florence Italy. Personal models in the Florentine tradition. Prolific maker, assisted by son Gastone (Born 1921). Initially self-taught; after 1918 was guided by Sderci. Established at 12 Via Saponai, Florence. Carried out restoration and repairs for the Conservatoire. Over 300 instruments credited to him; all members of the violin family, including double basses. Violin in Guadagnini style dated 1927 in Cherubini Collection, Florence. Manuscript label: Bargelli Giuseppe / fece in Firenze anno 19.. Printed label: Giuseppe Bargelli / fece in Firenze anno 1947

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