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Cesare Frederico Pollastri

Bologna, 1925–1998

Son and pupil of Gaetano Pollastri, below. Worked as a surgeon. Made only about 50 instruments, but awarded silver medal at Cremona 1954. Label in manuscript within printed decorative frame: Cesare Pollastri / fece in Bologna / 1982 — John Dilworth
Worked Bologna
Made Violin
Taught by Gaetano Pollastri
Family Son of Gaetano Pollastri
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£64,552

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Augustus Pollastri Raphaelis Fiorini Alumnus Fecit ..., showing the hand of his brother Gaetano Lot 111TarisioMarch 2024£64,552est. $ 40,000-60,000
ViolinLabelled AUGUSTUS POLLASTRI / Raphaelis Fiorini Alumnus / Fecit Bononiae an. 1903, branded Lot 7Christie'sApril 2012£23,175est. $ 30,000-50,000

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

POLLASTRI, Cesare Frederico Born 1925, died 1998 Bologna Italy. Son and pupil of Gaetano Pollastri, below. Worked as a surgeon. Made only about 50 instruments, but awarded silver medal at Cremona 1954. Label in manuscript within printed decorative frame: Cesare Pollastri / fece in Bologna / 1982

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