Luigi Galimberti
Milan, Seveso, 1888–1957
Pupil of Rottola and Antoniazzi. Worked for the Monzino company 1928-1930, subsequently. Established in Milan, initially at 7 Piazza Borromeo, later at 17 via Dolomiti. Medals awarded at Rome and Florence. Prolific maker of bowed instruments, including 30 double basses and many guitars. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
14 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Luigi Galimberti fece a Milano l'anno 1930, inscribed on the front and branded LG internally Lot 210 | — | March 2026 | £18,000est. Estimate £ 9,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Premiata Liuteria Italiana Scuola Cremonese di Riccardo Antoniazzi. Copia di Guarnerius ... Lot 37 | Ingles & H. | March 2024 | £18,000est. £ 15,000-20,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Luigi Galimberti, fece a Seveso l'anno 1929, branded internally LG, signed Luigi Galimberti ... Lot 236 | Tarisio | November 2018 | £13,702est. $ 15,000-22,000 |
| Violin | Labelled with signature Luigi Galimberti fece a Seveso l'anno 1929, branded LG, original bridge Lot 10 | Ingles & Hayday | March 2018 | £20,400est. £ 12,000-16,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Luigi Galimberti, fece a Milano, l'anno 1930, inscribed Luigi Galimberti a Milano 1930 Lot 52 | Tarisio | May 2014 | £14,154est. $ 20,000-30,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Luigi Galimberti, fece a Milano l'anno 1930, branded to the inside back and to the button L.G. Lot 307 | Tarisio | April 2012 | £29,663est. $ 25,000-40,000 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Milan, 1947 | — | October 2010 | £7,437 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Milan, 1930 | — | October 2009 | £13,200 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Seveso, 1929 | — | November 2008 | £10,876 |
| Violin | 1924 | — | October 2002 | £5,442 |
| Cello | 1953 | — | October 1999 | £12,380 |
| Violin | 1930 | — | October 1995 | £5,980 |
| Violin | 1933 | — | November 1993 | £4,600 |
| Violin | 1924 | — | October 1988 | £1,045 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
GALIMBERTI, Luigi Born 1888 Seveso, died 1957 Milan Italy. Pupil of Rottola and Antoniazzi. Worked for the Monzino company 1928-1930, subsequently. Established in Milan, initially at 7 Piazza Borromeo, later at 17 via Dolomiti. Medals awarded at Rome and Florence. Prolific maker of bowed instruments, including 30 double basses and many guitars. Antoniazzi and Classical models with golden-yellow varnish, both oil and spirit based. Branded on upper back: ‘LG’ Luigi Galimberti / fece a Milano l’anno 1933 Luigi Galimberti / fece a Seveso l’anno 1924 L. Galimberti / Rinomato Liutaio / fece l’anno 1948 / Milano / via Dolomiti, 17
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