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Johann Michael Albani

Bolzano, 1677–1730

Son and pupil of Matthias Albani (I), below. Assistant, son-in-law, and successor of W. Sagmayr. Better known for cellos (some with carved heads) than for violins. Slender form and fine thickly textured red-brown varnish. Michael Albanus / me fecit Graecii / Ao. 1723 — John Dilworth
Worked Bolzano
Made Violin
Taught by Matthias Albani
Family Son of Matthias Albani
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£8,125

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.9 cm 1720 c.—December 2011£4,760
Violin35.3 cm Austria , 18Th C. Ascribed to—October 2010£8,125

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

ALBANI, Johann Michael Born 1677 Bolzano Italy, died 1730 Graz Austria. Son and pupil of Matthias Albani (I), below. Assistant, son-in-law, and successor of W. Sagmayr. Better known for cellos (some with carved heads) than for violins. Slender form and fine thickly textured red-brown varnish. Michael Albanus / me fecit Graecii / Ao. 1723

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