Livorno School
Onorato Gragnani
Livorno, worked 1770–1799
Son and pupil of Antonio Gragnani, above. Work very similar to that of his father, but generally heavier in all aspects. Scroll comparatively crudely finished. Onorato Gragnani / Figlio d’Antonio / Fatto in Livorno il 1799 Onorato Gragnani / filius Antonio / Livorno, 1786 — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm Livorno, 1790 c. | March 2009 | £24,000 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
GRAGNANI, Onorato Worked circa. 1770-1799 Livorno Italy. Son and pupil of Antonio Gragnani, above. Work very similar to that of his father, but generally heavier in all aspects. Scroll comparatively crudely finished. Onorato Gragnani / Figlio d’Antonio / Fatto in Livorno il 1799 Onorato Gragnani / filius Antonio / Livorno, 1786
Cecie Stainer+
Son of Antonio Gragnani. His work was inferior to that of his father.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Sohn von Antonio G., den er, ohne besondere Begabung, nachahmte.
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