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Camillo Mandelli
Buenos Aires, Calci, Como, Milan, 1873–1956
Known as ‘Camillo da Calco’. Pupil of Bisiach and Antoniazzi. Established in Buenos Aires 1889-1920, subsequently returning to Calco. Moved finally to Sesto San Giovanni in 1936. Good work in the Antoniazzi style. Fine materials and varnish of red-brown and golden red tints. Cellos and double basses\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
5 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm Buenos Aires, 1919 | — | April 2011 | £7,501 |
| Violin | Calci, 1944 | — | October 2005 | £8,033 |
| Cello | Milan, 1940 | — | May 2005 | £20,400 |
| Violin | 1946 | — | June 2002 | £8,220 |
| Viola | 1906 | — | November 2001 | £11,730 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
MANDELLI, Camillo Born 1873 Calco, Como, died 1956 Sesto San Giovanni, Milan Italy. Known as ‘Camillo da Calco’. Pupil of Bisiach and Antoniazzi. Established in Buenos Aires 1889-1920, subsequently returning to Calco. Moved finally to Sesto San Giovanni in 1936. Good work in the Antoniazzi style. Fine materials and varnish of red-brown and golden red tints. Cellos and double basses with carved backs particularly successful. Rubber stamped and signed internally. Printed labels: ‘fidibus, fide, fidis’ / Camillo da Calco / fece Anno 1928 ‘fidibus, fide, fidis’ / Camillus Calcensis fecit / Anno Domini 1932
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Andrea Bisiach 1890–1967
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Antonio Giacomo Monzino 1847–1930