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Lorenzo Stelluto

1886–1947

Pupil of S. Scarampella in Mantua from 1920. Stradivari derived models. Made a large contro-violino which he called ‘Mussolini’ owing to its exaggerated grossness. [Henley, Nicolini] — John Dilworth

Made Viola

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£908
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Viola40.8 cm 1931April 1982£908

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

STELLUTO, Lorenzo Born 1886 Vico del Gargano, died 1947 Bari Italy. Pupil of S. Scarampella in Mantua from 1920. Stradivari derived models. Made a large contro-violino which he called ‘Mussolini’ owing to its exaggerated grossness. [Henley, Nicolini]

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