Pisa School
Renzo Bechini
Pisa, 1911–1995
Active from 1932 in Livorno, Pisa, and Milan. Stradivari model. Gold medal Rome 1952 and at 4th Cremona Biennale. From 1971 worked exclusively as a bow maker. Rentius Bechini / Ortu Pisanus / Fecit Liburni 19.. Renzo Becchini – Pisano / fece in Livorno – 1947 / op XVI [Nicolini] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1947 | November 1989 | £2,090 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62 g. | June 1989 | £418 |
| Cello Bow | S/I 87 g. | September 1987 | £572 |
| Viola Bow | S/I 75 g. | September 1987 | £572 |
| Violin Bow | S/I 65 g. | September 1987 | £572 |
| Violin Bow | S/I 67 g. | September 1987 | £572 |
| Cello Bow | G/E 85 g. | June 1987 | £1,155 |
| Cello Bow | S/I 85 g. | June 1987 | £1,045 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
BECHINI, Renzo Born 1911 Pisa, died 1995 Bresso, Milan Italy. Active from 1932 in Livorno, Pisa, and Milan. Stradivari model. Gold medal Rome 1952 and at 4th Cremona Biennale. From 1971 worked exclusively as a bow maker. Rentius Bechini / Ortu Pisanus / Fecit Liburni 19.. Renzo Becchini – Pisano / fece in Livorno – 1947 / op XVI [Nicolini]
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