Ferrara School
Luigi Soffritti
Ferrara, worked 1860–1896
Carpenter and self-taught violin maker. Succeeded and substantially excelled by his son Ettore, above. Flat-arched model with plan materials and broad edges. Good golden-brown varnish. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 38.5 cm Ferrara, 1889 [Attributed to] | October 2009 | £3,360 |
| Violin | 36.3 cm Ferrara, 1892 [Attributed to] | June 2009 | £12,000 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
SOFFRITTI, Luigi Worked circa. 1860-1896 Ferrara Italy. Carpenter and self-taught violin maker. Succeeded and substantially excelled by his son Ettore, above. Flat-arched model with plan materials and broad edges. Good golden-brown varnish.
Karel Jalovec+
Ferrara, 19th century, seems to have worked for some one else and only exceptionally signed his, rather good, works.
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Pupils
Ettore Soffritti Pupil
Family
Ettore Soffritti Son
Working in Ferrara at the same time
Domenico Ciarma 1836–1889
Orsolo Gotti 1867–1922