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Pietro Fantozzi

Rome, Sulmona, 1876–1966

Started his career as a maker of plucked instruments. Became a pupil of Sgarbi and began making violins also. Assisted in his workshop by several craftsmen. Large production, much of it for export. Premiata Fabbrica d’instrumenti musicali a corda / Pietro Fantozzi / Via Boschetto, 123—Roma [Ni\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Rome, Sulmona
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£4,181

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.5 cm Rome, Late 20th C. Probably byDecember 2010£4,181
Violin1920September 1987£935

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

FANTOZZI, Pietro Born 1876 Sulmona, died 1966 Rome Italy. Started his career as a maker of plucked instruments. Became a pupil of Sgarbi and began making violins also. Assisted in his workshop by several craftsmen. Large production, much of it for export. Premiata Fabbrica d’instrumenti musicali a corda / Pietro Fantozzi / Via Boschetto, 123—Roma [Nicolini]

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