Ferdinando Alberti
Milan, worked 1735–1760
His address at the ‘segno di Corona’, previously that of Giovannni Grancino. Later label gives address as ‘Contrada del Pesce’, but still at the ‘sign of the crown’. Fine work in the Grancino style, with characteristic golden-yellow varnish. Distinctive large scroll. Ferdinando Alberti / In Contrada\u{2026} — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Ferdinando Alberti fece in Milano nella Contrada del Pesce al Segno della Corona l'Anno 1753 Lot 42 | Ingles & H. | October 2024 | £48,000est. £ 40,000-60,000 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Milan, 1749 | — | December 2010 | £3,935 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm 1740 c. | — | April 2010 | £30,687 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Milan, 1740 (various restorations) | — | December 2008 | £24,572 |
| Violin | 1730 c. | — | November 2001 | £9,574 |
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John Dilworth+
ALBERTI, Ferdinando Worked 1735-1760 Milan Italy. His address at the ‘segno di Corona’, previously that of Giovannni Grancino. Later label gives address as ‘Contrada del Pesce’, but still at the ‘sign of the crown’. Fine work in the Grancino style, with characteristic golden-yellow varnish. Distinctive large scroll. Ferdinando Alberti / In Contrada Larga di Milano al / Segno di Corona F. L’anno 1737 Ferdinando Alberti / fece in Milano / nella Contrada del Pesce / al Segno della Corona. Ao.1745
Cecie Stainer+
A maker in Milan, 1740-60. His instruments are fairly well made and varnished bright yellow.
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