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Giuseppe Lucci

Bagnacavallo, Rome, 1910–1991

Pupil of Pietro Borghi and Leandro Bisiach. Cremonese models, fine workmanship and good golden-red varnish. Credited with over 700 instruments, and one of the premier Italian makers of the 20th century. Achieved 15 gold medals at competitions in Rome, Liege, Cremona, and elsewhere. Branded internall\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Bagnacavallo, Rome
Made Cello, Cello Bow, Viola, Violin
Taught by Pietro Borghi and Leandro Bisiach

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£30,860

58 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Giuseppe Lucci da Bagnacavallo Fece in Roma 1979, signed to the label, branded to the inside Lot 54TarisioMarch 2024£28,320est. £ 12,000-18,000
Cello BowS/E 67.0 g. 3/4 sizeDecember 2011£464
Violin35.5 cm Rome, 1989December 2011£12,153
Violin35.6 cm Rome, 1983November 2011£16,540
Violin35.5 cm Bagnacavallo, 1970November 2011£9,602
Violin35.5 cm Rome, 1970June 2011£30,860
Violin35.7 cm Rome, 1969June 2011£23,145
Violin36.0 cm Ascribed toMay 2011£10,925
Violin35.5 cm Bagnacavallo, 1970May 2011£9,232
Cello73.4 cm Rome, 1973April 2011£22,503
Violin35.8 cm Bagnacavallo, 1946March 2011£14,400
Viola41.9 cm Rome, 1969 Attributed toOctober 2010£7,884
Violin35.6 cm Rome, 1970 Attributed toOctober 2010£7,800
Viola42.0 cm Rome, 1968April 2010£12,570
ViolaRome, 1969 Attributed toApril 2010£2,302
Cello75.6 cm Bagnacavallo, 1952October 2009£22,244
Violin35.6 cm Rome, 1976October 2009£11,864
Violin35.8 cm Rome, 1965October 2009£13,200
Violin35.5 cm Rome, 1961March 2009£20,400
Viola41. 2 cm Rome, 1980March 2009£4,207
Violin35.5 cm Rome, 1987October 2008£21,692
Violin35.9 cm Roma, 1961June 2008£15,600
Viola42.8 cm mid-20th C. Attributed to & possibly byMay 2008£10,788
Violin35.5 cm Rome, 1961March 2008£15,600
ViolinBagnacavallo, 1952May 2007£9,426
Viola42.0 cm Bagnacavallo, 1950March 2007£10,350
Violin35.7 cm Italy, 1946 c. Attributed toOctober 2006£3,881
Violin35.4 cm Rome, 1969May 2006£10,202
ViolinRome, 1980November 2005£9,600
ViolinRome, 1979February 2005£10,755
Violin1978October 2003£15,606
Violin1987July 2003£8,225
Violin1987June 2002£9,813
Violin1978March 2002£1,800
Cello1967May 2001£11,702
Violin1967March 2000£10,350
Violin1988June 1999£6,900
Violin1979May 1999£6,684
Violin1989March 1998£7,475
Violin1987February 1998£5,196
Violin1978June 1997£6,440
Violin1982March 1997£4,140
Viola42.1 cm 1958November 1996£5,175
Violin1979November 1996£6,900
Violin1986November 1996£6,900
Violin1979March 1996£8,050
Violin1980June 1995£10,350
Violin1966December 1994£6,266
Violin1974November 1993£5,946
ViolinNovember 1993£9,020
Violin1978June 1993£5,290
Viola41.4 cm 1979March 1990£4,180
Viola41.3 cm 1979March 1990£3,960
Viola42.1 cm 1978November 1988£2,420
Viola41.9 cm 1975September 1987£2,530
Viola41.9 cm 1978June 1987£1,870
Viola43.2 cm 1962June 1985£2,112
Viola43.2 cm 1962January 1984£1,290

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

LUCCI, Giuseppe Born 1910 Bagnacavallo, died 1991 Rome Italy. Pupil of Pietro Borghi and Leandro Bisiach. Cremonese models, fine workmanship and good golden-red varnish. Credited with over 700 instruments, and one of the premier Italian makers of the 20th century. Achieved 15 gold medals at competitions in Rome, Liege, Cremona, and elsewhere. Branded internally and beneath the endpin. Printed label: Lucci Giuseppe / Liutaio / Bagnacavallo 1947 / Ravenna (Italia)

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