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    Giuseppe Pedrazzini

    Cremona, Milan, 1879–1957

    Giuseppe Pedrazzini (1879-1957) was an Italian luthier born in Pizzighettone, Cremona, who trained under R. & A. Antoniazzi in Milan from around 1903. Establishing his own workshop in 1906, he became luthier to the Conservatoire and Opera House in Milan. Pedrazzini was renowned for his refined instruments, particularly cellos and double basses, modelled after Amati and Stradivari, featuring excellent materials and a distinctive orange to red-brown varnish. He was recognized with several awards, including prizes in Rome in 1920 and Cremona in 1937.

    Worked Cremona, Milan
    Made Cello, Viola, Violin

    Auction price history

    Highest auction price

    £44,400

    63 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinLabelled with signature Giuseppe Pedrazzini Cremonese fece in Milano l'anno 1923, branded Lot 71Ingles & H.March 2025£36,000est. £ 25,000-35,000
    ViolinEmil Friedman collection, labelled Giuseppe Pedrazzini Cremonese fece in Milano l'Anno 1928 Lot 26Ingles & H.March 2024£38,500est. £ 35,000-50,000
    Violin36.1 cm Attributed to—September 2011£1,440
    Violin35.8 cm Milan, 1906 Attributed to—May 2011£13,839
    Violin35.8 cm 1950 c. Workshop of—May 2011£4,971
    Violin35.6 cm Milan, 1910—April 2011£33,754
    Violin35.4 cm Milan, 1920—March 2011£27,500
    Violin36.0 cm Cremona, 1945—October 2010£9,668
    Violin35.9 cm Milan, 1950 Workshop of—April 2010£9,206
    Violin35.8 cm Milan, 1926—March 2010£44,400
    Violin35.8 cm Milan, 1951—March 2010£17,500
    Violin36.0 cm Milan, 1940 c. Workshop of—March 2010£7,800
    Violin35.4 cm Milan, 1926—October 2009£35,603
    Violin35.9 cm 1950 c. Probably workshop of—October 2009£6,367
    Violin35.4 cm Attributed to—December 2008£8,326
    Violin35.7 cm Milan, 1947—November 2008£13,200
    Violin35.5 cm Milan, 1906 c.—October 2007£19,371
    Violin35.8 cm 1920 c. Workshop of—May 2007£2,160
    Violin35.8 cm Milan, 1921—November 2006£36,000
    Violin35.9 cm Milan, 1920—November 2006£24,000
    Violin35.7 cm Cremona, 1913—October 2006£14,231
    ViolinMilan, 1932—November 2005£26,400
    ViolinMilan, 1900—November 2005£21,345
    ViolinMilan, 1927—November 2005£19,703
    ViolinMilan, 1920—May 2005£28,800
    Violin1st half 20 C. Attributed to—February 2005£4,200
    Viola40.3 cm Milan, 1911 (table possibly later)—July 2004£13,800
    Violin1936—November 2003£17,625
    Violin1931—October 2002£13,061
    Violin1928—June 2002£14,950
    Viola39.1 cm 1921—June 2002£11,226
    Cello1907—March 2002£29,375
    Violin1910—March 2002£22,350
    Cello1901—November 2001£34,500
    Violin1909—November 2001£18,975
    Violin1911—November 2001£23,936
    Violin1928—October 2001£14,184
    Violin1914—July 2000£22,350
    Violin1920—July 2000£8,400
    Violin1932—June 2000£19,550
    Violin1925—November 1999£16,000
    Violin1948—June 1999£6,900
    Violin1922—March 1999£17,000
    Cello1922—November 1998£36,800
    Violin1920—November 1998£34,500
    Violin1924—June 1998£27,600
    Violin1927—June 1997£18,400
    Violin1910—March 1997£20,700
    Violin1921—November 1996£8,625
    Cello1913—March 1996£41,100
    Violin1926—March 1996£14,950
    Violin1923—March 1996£20,700
    Violin1924—May 1995£10,062
    Cello1928—November 1994£23,000
    Violin1921—June 1994£11,500
    Violin1927—March 1994£24,150
    Violin1920—April 1993£14,375
    Violin1928—November 1992£13,200
    Violin1918—March 1992£15,950
    Cello1924—November 1989£9,900
    Cello1924—June 1988£9,350
    Cello1901—June 1983£10,450
    Cello1921—April 1983£7,480
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    Maker Overview

    Life

    Giuseppe Pedrazzini (1879-1957) was born in 1879 in Pizzighettone, Cremona, and died in 1957 in Milan, Italy. His father was a cabinet maker. He became a pupil of R. & A. Antoniazzi in violin making in Milan from approximately 1903. Pedrazzini established himself independently from 1906 and was subsequently appointed luthier to the Conservatoire and Opera House in Milan. He was awarded several medals and prizes, notably in Rome in 1920 and in Cremona in 1937.

    Characteristics

    Models & Style
    Pedrazzini created very refined Amati and Stradivari modelled instruments, characterized by idiosyncratic and stylish touches.
    Materials & Varnish
    He utilized excellent materials and a distinctive orange to red-brown varnish, noted for its clarity and good texture.
    Instruments
    He produced particularly fine cellos and double basses, and also made guitars.
    Branding
    His instruments were branded internally with inscriptions such as "Giuseppe Pedrazzini / Cremonese / fece a Milano l'Anno 19.." and "Giuseppe Pedrazzini Cremonese / fece in Milano 1945".
    Recorded labels
    • Giuseppe Pedrazzini
      Cremonese
      fece a Milano l’Anno 19..John Dilworth
    • Giuseppe Pedrazzini Cremonese
      fece in Milano 1945John Dilworth

    Influence and legacy

    • Teachers: Giuseppe Pedrazzini was a pupil of R. & A. Antoniazzi in violin making in Milan from approximately 1903.
    • Influences: He was much influenced by the Antoniazzi family's work.
    • Assistants: He was assisted at various times by F. Garimberti, P. Parravicini, and N. Novelli.
    • Awards: Pedrazzini received several medals and prizes, notably in Rome in 1920 and in Cremona in 1937.
    • Appointments: He held the prestigious appointment of luthier to the Conservatoire and Opera House in Milan.
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    Biographies

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

    John Dilworth+

    PEDRAZZINI, Giuseppe Born 1879 Pizzighettone, Cremona, died 1957 Milan Italy. Son of a cabinet maker. Pupil of R. & A. Antoniazzi in violin making in Milan from c.1903. Established independently from 1906. Appointed luthier to the Conservatoire and Opera House in Milan. Awarded several medals and prizes, notably in Rome 1920 and in Cremona 1937. Much influenced by the Antoniazzi. Assisted at various times by F. Garimberti, P. Parravicini, and N. Novelli. Made very refined Amati and Stradivari modelled instruments with idiosyncratic and stylish touches. Excellent materials and orange to red-brown varnish of clarity and good texture. Particularly fine cellos and double basses: also made guitars. Branded internally. Giuseppe Pedrazzini / Cremonese / fece a Milano l’Anno 19.. Giuseppe Pedrazzini Cremonese / fece in Milano 1945

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