Franco Albanelli
Bologna
Franco Albanelli (1933–2007) was an Italian violin maker from Castel San Pietro Terme, active in Bologna. A pupil of Gaetano Pollastri, he produced fewer than 40 instruments, mainly violins with some violas and cellos. His work reflects the Bolognese tradition, notable for its red-to-orange varnish. He received recognition during his career, including a gold medal at Bagnacavallo in the 1960s.
Worked
Bologna
Made
Violin
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Auction Price History
Highest auction price
£10,030
28 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco allievo di Gaetano Pollastri Fece in Bologna 1993, signed to the label Lot 139 | Tarisio | November 2025 | £8,286est. $ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco allievo di Gaetano Pollastri Fece in Bologna 1998, signed to the label Lot 94 | Tarisio | October 2025 | £6,600est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco allievo di Gaetano Pollastri Fece in Bologna 1998, signed to the label Lot 133 | Tarisio | May 2025 | £8,587est. € 5.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, Fece in Bologna 1998, signed to the label Lot 65 | Tarisio | March 2025 | £6,490est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, Fece in Bologna 1998, signed to the label Lot 77 | Tarisio | October 2024 | £7,200est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco allievo di Gaetano Pollastri Fece in Bologna 1993, signed to the label Lot 123 | Tarisio | November 2022 | £8,583est. $ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Gaetano Pollastri, fece in Bologna, 1951, branded to the lower rib and upper block Lot 23 | Tarisio | March 2022 | £6,600est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, fece in Bologna, 1998, signed to the label Lot 105 | Tarisio | October 2021 | £5,582est. € 5.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, fece in Bologna 1968 Lot 211 | Tarisio | March 2020 | £8,850est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Labelled with signature Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, fece in Bologna 1997, branded Lot 4 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2019 | £6,000est. £ 6,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Gaetano Pollastri, fece in Bologna, 1952 of which it is a copy, chicken branded internally Lot 171 | Tarisio | May 2019 | £9,316est. $ 10,000-15,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Gaetano Pollastri, fece in Bologna, 1952, poultrymarked to the lower ribs and inside back Lot 152 | Tarisio | June 2018 | £9,000est. £ 6,000-9,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, fece in Bologna 1997, signed Albanelli Franco Lot 148 | Tarisio | October 2017 | £5,700est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Gaetano Pollastri, fece in Bologna, 1959, branded to the ribs with the likeness of two chickens Lot 157 | Tarisio | June 2017 | £10,030est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, Fece in Bologna 1998, signed Albanelli Franco Lot 153 | Tarisio | June 2016 | £4,130est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, Fece in Bologna 1991, back re-varnished Lot 163 | Tarisio | December 2015 | £2,968est. $ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, Fece in Bologna 1998, signed Albanelli Franco Lot 93 | Tarisio | June 2015 | £4,800est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, Fece in Bologna, 1995, signed Albanelli Franco Lot 204 | Tarisio | May 2015 | £4,498est. $ 6,000-9,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, fece in Bologna, 1999, signed to the label Lot 174 | Tarisio | March 2015 | £4,425est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, Fece in Bologna, 1995, signed Albanelli Franco Lot 169 | Tarisio | October 2014 | £4,500est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, fece in Bologna 1997 Lot 170 | Tarisio | October 2014 | £4,720est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, fece in Bologna, 1992, branded F. Albanelli Lot 298 | Tarisio | June 2014 | £4,245est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, Fece in Bologna 1997, signed Albanelli Franco Lot 139 | Tarisio | June 2014 | £6,000est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, fece in Bologna, 2002, signed to the label Lot 199 | Tarisio | May 2014 | £4,176est. $ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco allievo di Gaetano Pollastri fece in Bologna 2004, branded F. Albanelli Lot 166 | Tarisio | June 2013 | £4,800est. £ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, Allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, fece in Bologna, 1922, branded F. Albanelli Lot 276 | Tarisio | November 2012 | £3,745est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, Bologna, 2003 ... Lot 172 | Tarisio | October 2012 | £4,800est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Albanelli Franco, ..., fece in Bologna, 2004, branded to the lower rib F. Albanelli, signed Lot 387 | Tarisio | July 2012 | £4,973est. $ 5,000-8,000 |
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