Bologna School
Claudio Gamberini
Bologna, 1895–1965
Pupil of Mozzani. Good quality commercial work. All edges softened and rather indistinct, but consistently well-made. Personal model with broad purfling and rather small scroll. Often used unusually figured wood with a thin but deeply coloured dark red-brown varnish. Made all members of the violin f\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | Labelled Antoniazzi Romeo Cremonese fece a Cremona l'anno 1917, signed to the label | March 2025 | £19,463 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bologna, 1920 c. | October 2011 | £8,400 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bologna, 1920 c. | September 2011 | £11,400 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Bologna, 1920 c. | May 2008 | £10,839 |
| Violin | Bologna, 1930 c. | May 2005 | £4,884 |
| Violin | 19-- | April 1985 | £726 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
GAMBERINI, Claudio Born 1895, died 1965 Pieve di Cento, Bologna Italy. Pupil of Mozzani. Good quality commercial work. All edges softened and rather indistinct, but consistently well-made. Personal model with broad purfling and rather small scroll. Often used unusually figured wood with a thin but deeply coloured dark red-brown varnish. Made all members of the violin family including double basses; also guitars. Liutaio Gamberini Claudio Liutaio / Gamberini Claudio / via de Poeti No.4 / Bologna Gamberini Claudio / Cento (Italia) Liuteria Centes / Gamberini Claudio & Comp. / Cento (Ferrara)
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