Italy School
Mario Girardi
Trieste, Vicenza, 1894–1961
Pupil of Sgarabotto. Worked in Milan from 1920 and from 1930 in Trieste. Exhibited in Cremona 1937. Early work carries a fine golden red-brown varnish, which declined in quality in later years. Broad purfling. Some instruments ‘antiqued’ and given fictitious labels. Branded externally. Printed label\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Mario Girardi fece Anno 1953 Trieste, signed to the label | November 2024 | £8,483 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Trieste, 1951 | May 2011 | £4,370 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Trieste, 1940 c. | October 2007 | £5,140 |
| Violin | 1955 | October 2003 | £4,750 |
| Violin | 1961 | November 2000 | £2,518 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
GIRARDI, Mario Born 1894 Vicenza, died 1961 Trieste Italy. Pupil of Sgarabotto. Worked in Milan from 1920 and from 1930 in Trieste. Exhibited in Cremona 1937. Early work carries a fine golden red-brown varnish, which declined in quality in later years. Broad purfling. Some instruments ‘antiqued’ and given fictitious labels. Branded externally. Printed labels: Marius Girardi / fecit Tergeste / anno 19.. Mario Girardi / fece Anno 19.. [Nicolini, Blot II]
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Working in Trieste at the same time
Cipriano Briani 1880–1920
Eugenio Weiss worked 1875–1920
Gaetano Sgarabotto 1878–1960
Gastone Penzo b. 1923
Giuseppe Zamberti 1893–1974
Luigi Linaro b. 1920
Mariano Brusaterra b. 1927
Mario Janes worked 1909–1937