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    Amati > Makers Archive > A > Francesco Andina

    Francesco Andina

    Lugano, Ticino, b. 1891

    Learned violin-making in Milan. Established in Lugano from 1924. Medal winner at Geneva Exhibition 1927. Stradivari model. Signed and branded on interior. Printed label: Francesco Andina Luganese / fece a Lugano l’anno 19.. / No.. [Boltshauser, Henley] — John Dilworth
    Worked Lugano, Ticino
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £979

    2 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinBearing the maker's label and signatures Lot 913VichyDecember 2025£690est. € 800-1.000
    Violin36.1 cm Lugano, 1914—May 2007£979

    Biographies

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

    John Dilworth+

    ANDINA, Fran Born 1891 Curio, Ticino, Worked from 1924 Lugano Switzerland. Learned violin-making in Milan. Established in Lugano from 1924. Medal winner at Geneva Exhibition 1927. Stradivari model. Signed and branded on interior. Printed label: Francesco Andina Luganese / fece a Lugano l’anno 19.. / No.. [Boltshauser, Henley]

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