Florence School
Lapo Casini
Florence, 1896–1986
Son and pupil of Serafino Casini, below. Also trained with Del Perugia. Personal model based on Bartolomeo Bimbi, using red and yellow oil varnishes. Wrote and published a book on ancient varnish in 1954 and acquired a great reputation as a restorer. Printed labels: Hoc Opus est. / Quod Ego Lapus Ca\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
8 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 36.0 cm Florence, 1926 | — | October 2008 | £4,388 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Florence, 1934 | — | November 2006 | £10,800 |
| Cello | Possibly by | — | October 2005 | £3,275 |
| Cello | — | October 2004 | £11,451 | |
| Violin | 1900-20 | — | November 1986 | £3,960 |
| Violin | 1921 | — | May 1986 | £2,310 |
| Violin | 1928 | — | June 1985 | £2,640 |
| Violin | 1925 | — | October 1982 | £880 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
CASINI, Lapo Born 1896, died 1986 Florence Italy. Son and pupil of Serafino Casini, below. Also trained with Del Perugia. Personal model based on Bartolomeo Bimbi, using red and yellow oil varnishes. Wrote and published a book on ancient varnish in 1954 and acquired a great reputation as a restorer. Printed labels: Hoc Opus est. / Quod Ego Lapus Casinius Filius Seraphini / Construxi Florentiae A.D.
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