Rome School
Raul Politi
Rome, b. 1913
Raul Politi (born 1913 in Rome, Italy) was a violin maker, restorer, and repairer, and the son and pupil of Enrico Politi. He was also trained as a violinist. Politi produced over 150 instruments, primarily on the Stradivari model, and used a distinctive clear red-orange varnish.
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1967 | June 1998 | £4,025 |
| Violin | 1967 | November 1997 | £6,325 |
| Violin | 1953 | November 1994 | £8,050 |
| Viola | 41.6 cm 1965 | October 1981 | £1,265 |
Maker Overview
Life
Raul Politi (1913-Unknown) was born in 1913 in Rome, Italy. He was the son and pupil of Enrico Politi.'s The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers, Politi was also trained as a violinist and worked as a restorer and repairer.
Characteristics
- Production
- Raul Politi produced over 150 instruments.
- Model
- His instruments were made on the Stradivari model.
- Varnish
- He utilized a clear red-orange varnish, which was similar to that used by his father.
- Raul Politi
figlio di Enrico
fece Roma – anno 19..John Dilworth
Influence and legacy
- Mentorship: Raul Politi was a pupil of his father, Enrico Politi.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
POLITI, Raul Born 1913 Rome Italy. Son and pupil of Enrico Politi, above. Also trained as a violinist. Over 150 instruments on Stradivari model. Clear red-orange varnish like that of his father. Also a restorer and repairer. Raul Politi / figlio di Enrico / fece Roma – anno 19..
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