Italy School
Eugenio Praga
Casal Moferrato, Genoa, 1847–1901
Violin and bow maker, initially self-taught, Worked with N. Bianchi from 1869 and succeeded to his business 1878. Medals awarded in Turin 1884 and Genoa 1892. Important figure in the development of the 20th century Genoese school. Authenticated examples relatively rare: copies of various classical i\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm Genoa, 1900 | March 2009 | £34,850 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Genoa, 1874 | May 2007 | £14,729 |
| Violin | 1889 | April 2003 | £11,950 |
| Violin | 1901 | November 1999 | £26,000 |
| Violin | 1899 | June 1998 | £5,175 |
| Violin | 1899 | December 1995 | £9,403 |
| Violin | 1892 | June 1988 | £4,510 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
PRAGA, Eugenio Born 1847 Casal Monferrato, died 1901 Genoa Italy. Violin and bow maker, initially self-taught, Worked with N. Bianchi from 1869 and succeeded to his business 1878. Medals awarded in Turin 1884 and Genoa 1892. Important figure in the development of the 20th century Genoese school. Authenticated examples relatively rare: copies of various classical instruments, including an imitation of the Guarneri del Gesù ‘Cannone’ violin, which is now housed alongside the original in the Museum of Genoa. Fine varnish in appropriate shades. Eugenio Praga fece / in Genova, 1878 Eugenio Praga fece / Genuae. Anno 18..
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Schüler von Nicolo Bianchi und seit 1869 dessen Nachfolger. Er macht
neue Geigen nach jener Guarneri, die als Geige Paganini’s in Genua aufbewahrt
wird, aber auch nach Stradivari. Er verwendet ätherischen und Spirituslack,
ist ein gesuchter Reparateur und geschickter Bogenmacher Er besitzt eine broncene und drei goldene
Medaillen.
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Working in Casal Moferrato at the same time
Andrea Capparo worked 1885
Cesare Candi 1869–1947
Enrico Clodoveo Melegari 1835–1895
Enrico Giordani 1878–1954
Enrico Rocca 1847–1915
Erminio Montefiori 1841–1904
Fausto Berio worked 1896
Francesco Chiarellino worked 1855–1890