Franco Albanelli

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£7,200

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Violin	Labelled Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, Fece in Bologna 1998, signed to the label	Sat 1st March 2025	£6,490
Violin	Labelled Albanelli Franco, allievo di Gaetano Pollastri, Fece in Bologna 1998, signed to the label	Tue 1st October 2024	£7,200

Maker Overview

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.

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