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Paolo Alvani

Cremona, worked 1745–1757

Vannes and Henley both describe copies of Guarneri by this maker but his existence is highly unlikely. — John Dilworth
Worked Cremona
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Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

ALVANI, Paolo Worked 1745-1757 Cremona Italy. Vannes and Henley both describe copies of Guarneri by this maker but his existence is highly unlikely.

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Wahrscheinlich Sohn oder Enkel von Paolo Albani. Einige wenige, aber gute Violinen, deren Modell an Guarneri erinnert, tragen diesen Namen. Holz und Lack sind von lobenswerter Beschaffenheit.

Cecie Stainer+

A maker in Cremona in 1750, who followed the Guarneri pattern.

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