Italy School
Mateo Bruni
Buenos Aires, Spezia, 1884–1964
Worked for G. Capalbo until 1912; then for A. Pollastri 1913-1921. Established in Genoa from 1922 before emigrating to Buenos Aires 1930 to rejoin Capalbo. Worked in his own shop there in Calle Urugay. Entered Cremona Exhibition of 1949. Classical Cremonese modelling with orange-yellow varnish. Mate\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.7 cm Buenos Aires, 1950 | April 2010 | £4,220 |
| Violin | 1947 | May 2003 | £2,718 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
BRUNI, Mateo Born 1884 Spezia Italy, died 1964 Buenos Aires Argentina Pupil of Gaetano Sgarabotto 1900-1904. Worked for G. Capalbo until 1912; then for A. Pollastri 1913-1921. Established in Genoa from 1922 before emigrating to Buenos Aires 1930 to rejoin Capalbo. Worked in his own shop there in Calle Urugay. Entered Cremona Exhibition of 1949. Classical Cremonese modelling with orange-yellow varnish. Mateo Bruni / (Liutaio) / Fece Anno 19.. No.. / Buenos Aires
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