Giovanni Antonio Marchi
Auction price history
Highest auction price
£32,200
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.4 cm Bologna, 1800 c. | October 2009 | £6,000 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm 18th C. [Attributed to] | May 2008 | £4,191 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm 18th C. [Attributed to] | May 2007 | £5,473 |
| Violin | Italy, 1800 c. | February 2005 | £6,000 |
| Violin | 1798 c. | November 2002 | £23,900 |
| Violin | 1750 c. | November 1997 | £32,200 |
| Violin | 1768 | May 1994 | £25,226 |
| Cello | 1764 | June 1990 | £15,950 |
| Violin | November 1987 | £7,150 |
Biographies
John Dilworth
MARCHI, Giovanni Antonio Born 1727 San Nicolo di Villola, Bologna, died 1807 Bologna Italy. Moved to the city of Bologna c.1745 following the death of his father, a carpenter. Began violin making in 1755, presumably as a pupil of Alessandro Fiorini. Established his workshop at 1854 via Bertiera Scoperto (now 6 via dell’Orso), whilst living nearby at 1682 via Marsala. A well-respected maker in his own time and an informant of Count Cozio di Salabue, few actual violins of his have survived. He is probably best known for his Manuscript on Violin Making (1786); one of the earliest reliable treatises on the craft. His work is precise and well-finished using a personal model with full arching of medium height, rather stiff slanting soundholes, and a durable golden-yellow or orange varnish. The scroll is very well cut and accurately concentric. Johannes Antonius Marchi / fecit Bononiae. Anno..
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