Rome School
Giuseppe Sgarbi
Rome, 1818–1905
Known as ‘Jarino’. Active in Finale Emilia 1841-1890. Moved to Modena and finally to Rome. Broad and rather flat modelling. Personal models with low arch. Rather careless workmanship and design but generally well-regarded. Broad purfling set close to the edge. Soundholes with exaggerated ovality acr\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 36.3 cm Rome, 1885 | June 2011 | £8,400 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Rome, 1885 c. | May 2008 | £13,171 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Italy, Late 19th C. [Attributed to] | March 2008 | £7,500 |
| Violin | 36.0 cm Rome, 1885 | October 2006 | £15,525 |
| Cello | 75.9 cm Rome, 1885 | July 2006 | £12,000 |
| Violin | 1885 | May 1986 | £3,630 |
| Violin | 1885 | November 1985 | £4,400 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
SGARBI, Giuseppe Born 1818, died 1905 Rome Italy. Known as ‘Jarino’. Active in Finale Emilia 1841-1890. Moved to Modena and finally to Rome. Broad and rather flat modelling. Personal models with low arch. Rather careless workmanship and design but generally well-regarded. Broad purfling set close to the edge. Soundholes with exaggerated ovality across the lower circles. Good transparent red-brown varnish with polished finish. Often very plain materials. Sgarbi Giuseppe / di Finale-Emilia / Fece l’anno 1882
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Ein geschickter Geigenmacher, der für seine Violinen, Violen, Violoncelli und Bässe mehrfach Medaillen erhielt. Sein Lack ist nicht schlecht; namentlich der rothe besitzt gute Eigenschaften. Im Jahre 1894 wurde Messori sein Nachfolger.
Henri Poidras+
Good modern make. Red varnish of good quality. Good tone qualities.
Karel Jalovec+
Rome and Modena, 1818—1905. Dexterous violin maker. Designed low-arched instruments, applied fine varnish of a beautiful red hue. He made all kinds of stringed instruments. In 1894, he was succeeded by Pietro Messori from Modena.
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Pupils
Antonio Sgarbi Pupil
Family
Antonio Sgarbi Son
Working in Rome at the same time
A. Pedroni b. 1867
Alberto Moretti worked 1900
Angelo De Vilonni worked 1885–1915
Antonio Accardi worked 1880
Antonio Merosi worked 1899
Antonio Sgarbi 1866–1938
Aristide Cavalli 1856–1931