Luigi Agostinelli
Gubbio, Milan, b. 1891
Luigi Agostinelli (1891-after 1955), born in Gubbio, initially pursued a career as a professional musician. During his internment in Kenya in World War II, he notably crafted instruments for the camp's orchestra. Upon his return to Italy in 1944, he transitioned to a professional luthier in Torre Pellice, Turin, before relocating to Milan in 1953. His output included 14 violins, three violas, and two cellos, and his instruments were signed internally with 'Aelle' and bore a distinctive printed label.
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
5 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Luigi Agostinelli da Gubbio, Milano anno 1967, Luigi Agostinelli, Aelli, signed to the label Lot 124 | Tarisio | June 2018 | £2,714est. £ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Luigi Agostinelli da Gubbio, in Torre Pellice anno 1953, signed to the label Luigi Agostinelli Lot 137 | Tarisio | October 2017 | £4,500est. £ 2,500-4,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Luigi Agostinelli da Gubbio, Milano. Anno 1959, signed to the label Lot 231 | Tarisio | October 2013 | £3,011est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Viola | Literature: Artemio Versari, Liuteria Italiana da scoprire, 2012; labelled Luigi Agostinelli da Gubbio ... Lot 57 | Tarisio | October 2012 | £5,100est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Milan, 1960 | — | January 2005 | £2,678 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Luigi Agostinelli (1891-after 1955) was born in Gubbio in 1891 and died after 1955 in Milan, Italy. He began his career as a professional musician.'s The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers, Agostinelli was interned during the Second World War in Kenya, where he crafted instruments for the orchestra at the camp. He returned to Italy in 1944 and settled in Torre Pellice, Turin, establishing himself as a professional luthier. He subsequently moved to Milan in 1953.
Characteristics
- Workmanship
- His work is characterized as decent, following the lines of various classical makers.
- Output
- He completed a total of 14 violins, three violas, and two cellos.
- Signature
- Instruments were signed internally with 'Aelle'.
- Label
- He utilized a printed label that read: 'Luigi Agostinelli da Gubbio / in Torre Pellice Anno 1948'.
- Luigi Agostinelli da Gubbio
in Torre Pellice Anno 1948John Dilworth
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
AGOSTINELLI, Luigi Born 1891 Gubbio, d. after 1955 Milan Italy. Professional musician. Interned during the Second World War in Kenya where he made instruments for the orchestra at the camp. Returned to Italy 1944 and settled at Torre Pellice, Turin as a professional luthier, moving to Milan in 1953. Decent work along the lines of various classical makers. 14 violins, three violas, and two cellos completed. Signed internally: ‘Aelle’. Printed label: Luigi Agostinelli da Gubbio / in Torre Pellice Anno 1948
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