Florence School
Luciano Sderci
Florence, b. 1924
Son and pupil of Igino Sderci, above. Similar work to that of his father. Exhibited at Cremona 1949 and medals awarded in Rome 1954. Luciano Sderci di Igino / fece in Firenze l’Anno 1949 / sotto disciplina del padre Luciano Sderci di Igino / fece in Firenze Anno 19.. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 40.5 cm Florence, 1962 | November 2011 | £14,285 |
| Viola | 39.8 cm Florence, 1976 | May 2011 | £4,734 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Florence, 1967 | May 2011 | £6,037 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Florence, 1978 | October 2010 | £5,257 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Florence, 1951 | October 2009 | £4,943 |
| Viola | 42.0 cm Florence, 1971 | June 2008 | £1,186 |
| Viola | 42.1 cm Florence, 1969 | April 2008 | £3,760 |
| Violin | Florence, 1956 | November 2005 | £9,195 |
| Viola | 42.7 cm Florence, 1964 | May 2005 | £2,900 |
| Violin | 1980 c. [Attributed to] | May 2005 | £3,969 |
| Violin | Florence, 1968 | April 2005 | £4,699 |
| Violin | Florence, 1982 | July 2004 | £6,000 |
| Violin | 1952 | March 1998 | £6,900 |
| Violin | 1974 | June 1996 | £6,900 |
| Viola | 41.4 cm 1967 | December 1994 | £5,897 |
| Violin | 1960 | March 1994 | £3,220 |
| Violin | 1957 | June 1989 | £3,740 |
| Violin | 1968 | March 1986 | £1,972 |
| Violin | 1968 | October 1984 | £3,520 |
Maker Overview
Life
Luciano SDERCI (1924-) was born in Sienna in 1924. He commenced working in Florence, Italy, from 1945. Sources contain conflicting information regarding his father's name; John Dilworth identifies him as the son and pupil of Igino Sderci, while Karel Jalovec states he was the son and probably pupil of Nicolo Iginio. Luciano Sderci exhibited at Cremona in 1949 and was awarded medals in Rome in 1954. His labels include inscriptions such as "Luciano Sderci di Igino / fece in Firenze l'Anno 1949 / sotto disciplina del padre" and "Luciano Sderci di Igino / fece in Firenze Anno 19..".
Characteristics
- Workmanship
- Luciano Sderci's work was similar to that of his father.
- Luciano Sderci di Igino
fece in Firenze l’Anno 1949
sotto disciplina del padre Luciano Sderci di Igino
fece in Firenze Anno 19..John Dilworth
Influence and legacy
- Mentorship: was the son and pupil of Igino Sderci. Karel Jalovec states he was the son and probably pupil of Nicolo Iginio.
- Awards: Luciano Sderci was awarded medals in Rome in 1954.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
SDERCI, Luciano Born 1924 Sienna, Worked from 1945 Florence Italy. Son and pupil of Igino Sderci, above. Similar work to that of his father. Exhibited at Cremona 1949 and medals awarded in Rome 1954. Luciano Sderci di Igino / fece in Firenze l’Anno 1949 / sotto disciplina del padre Luciano Sderci di Igino / fece in Firenze Anno 19..
Karel Jalovec+
b. Dec. 13, 1924, son and probably pupil of Nicolo Iginio.
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