Alfredo Contino
Highest auction price
£32,940
Auction price history
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Wed 29th October 2014 | £12,500 | |
| Violin | Naples, 1900 c. [Attributed to] | Thu 1st September 2011 | £4,800 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Naples, 1910 c. | Fri 1st April 2011 | £11,251 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Naples, 1921 | Tue 1st March 2011 | £18,000 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Naples, 1944 | Thu 1st May 2008 | £12,572 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Naples, 1921 | Tue 1st April 2008 | £11,280 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm Naples, 1914 | Sat 1st March 2008 | £23,400 |
| Cello | 74.7 cm Naples, 1919 | Mon 1st October 2007 | £32,940 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm [Attributed to] | Sun 1st July 2007 | £1,290 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Naples, 1944 | Tue 1st May 2007 | £6,337 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Naples, 1928 | Tue 1st May 2007 | £10,369 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Naples, 1926 | Fri 1st December 2006 | £11,266 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Naples, 1924 | Wed 1st November 2006 | £9,600 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm [Attributed to] | Sat 1st July 2006 | £1,436 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Naples, 1922 | Mon 1st May 2006 | £13,490 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Naples, 1915 c. [Workshop of] | Mon 1st May 2006 | £1,530 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Naples, 1921 | Mon 1st May 2006 | £12,013 |
| Violin | Naples, 1928 | Fri 1st April 2005 | £6,893 |
| Violin | 1921 | Sat 1st May 2004 | £13,262 |
| Violin | Naples, 1920 | Thu 1st April 2004 | £12,118 |
| Cello | 1952 | Wed 1st October 2003 | £21,510 |
| Violin | 1920 | Tue 1st April 2003 | £10,830 |
| Violin | 1925 | Tue 1st October 2002 | £11,368 |
| Violin | 1929 | Sat 1st June 2002 | £8,304 |
| Violin | 1917 | Fri 1st March 2002 | £18,900 |
| Violin | 1930 | Thu 1st November 2001 | £7,979 |
| Violin | 1926 | Tue 1st May 2001 | £7,640 |
| Violin | 1930 | Wed 1st November 2000 | £5,810 |
| Violin | 1921 | Wed 1st March 2000 | £8,625 |
| Violin | 1921 | Mon 1st November 1999 | £13,800 |
| Violin | 1908 | Mon 1st March 1999 | £9,000 |
| Violin | 1920 c. | Mon 1st June 1998 | £11,500 |
| Violin | 1921 | Sat 1st November 1997 | £8,166 |
| Violin | 1944 | Thu 1st May 1997 | £5,357 |
| Violin | 1921 | Thu 1st May 1997 | £11,429 |
| Violin | 1920 | Fri 1st December 1995 | £5,063 |
| Violin | 1926 | Thu 1st June 1995 | £12,650 |
| Violin | 1925 | Tue 1st November 1994 | £7,094 |
| Violin | 1924 | Tue 1st June 1993 | £4,620 |
Biographies
John Dilworth
CONTINO, Alfredo Born 1890, d. before 1970 Naples Italy. Pupil of Vincenzo Postiglione from 1902, and succeeded to the business in 1916. Best known for his very exact copies of Gagliano family work. Completed over 300 violins, 15 violas, and 70 cellos. Usually treated with potassium bichromate ground, giving a greenish hue beneath the varnish. Gold medal at Padua 1932. Branded ‘A.Contino Napoli’ on back button and lower rib. Also inscribed on interior of front with initials and drawn device known as the ‘Jettatura’. Alfredus Contino / Premiato al Concorso di Liuteria in Roma / unico allievo di V. Postiglione / Fecit Napoli anno 19.. Liuteria Italiana / Alfredo Contino / Costruttore di Strumenti ad Arco Napoli
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