Italy School
Cesare Candi
Bologna, Genoa, 1869–1947
Brother of Oreste Candi, below. Pupil of Fiorini until 1883. Moved to Genoa in 1888 to work for the Barberis Company making mandolins. Established a business there with Oreste in 1892 at 54 via dei Servi, primarily devoted to making plucked instruments. A close neighbour of E. Rocca and E. Praga, th\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
20 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.7 cm Geona, 1901 | — | December 2011 | £15,852 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Genoa, 1910 c. | — | May 2009 | £19,908 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Genoa, 1930 | — | March 2009 | £31,250 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Genoa, 1918 | — | October 2007 | £18,848 |
| Violin Bow | G/I 65 g. Italy, 1st half 20th C. Chased | — | October 2007 | £1,625 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Genoa, 1921 | — | May 2007 | £10,369 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Genoa, 1927 | — | March 2007 | £21,850 |
| Violin | Genoa, 1923 | — | May 2005 | £24,422 |
| Cello | 1926 | — | November 2003 | £17,625 |
| Violin | 1945 | — | October 2003 | £9,012 |
| Violin | 1930 | — | November 2002 | £10,350 |
| Violin | 1910 c. | — | November 2001 | £19,149 |
| Violin | 1918 | — | March 1996 | £17,250 |
| Violin | 1919 | — | October 1995 | £8,050 |
| Violin | 1918 | — | June 1995 | £13,800 |
| Violin | 1919 | — | November 1994 | £9,200 |
| Violin | 1945 | — | November 1993 | £8,919 |
| Violin | 1904 | — | July 1993 | £12,650 |
| Violin | 1938 | — | July 1992 | £10,450 |
| Violin | 1921 | — | November 1988 | £10,120 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
CANDI, Cesare Born 1869 Bologna, died 1947 Genoa Italy. Brother of Oreste Candi, below. Pupil of Fiorini until 1883. Moved to Genoa in 1888 to work for the Barberis Company making mandolins. Established a business there with Oreste in 1892 at 54 via dei Servi, primarily devoted to making plucked instruments. A close neighbour of E. Rocca and E. Praga, the brothers later moved to 9 via do Porta Soprana, and inherited the workshop tools and equipment of Praga. Production of violins increased from that period, gaining an award in Milan in 1906. From 1915 appointed curator of the Paganini’s 1743 del Gesu ‘Cannone’ violin; carried out significant restoration and investigations on it in 1937. Made 320 violins, 30 violas, 25 cellos, 100 guitars, 29 lutes, and 100 mandolins. Quite mannered and highly crafted instruments with fine clear golden varnish. Teacher of G. Lecchi, who assisted in late works. One piece linings running across the corner blocks, implying the use of an external mould. Many richly ornate instruments of various historical and individual designs. Branded internally. Cesare Candi / Fece in Genova l’anno 1923 [Giordano]
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Family
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