Riccardo Antoniazzi

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£38,900

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Violin	35.3 cm Milan, 1910	October 2010	£31,920
Violin	35.5 cm Milan, 1910 c. [Possibly by]	October 2010	£9,600
Violin	35.5 cm Milan, 1907	April 2010	£35,290
Violin	35.8 cm Cremona, 1921	October 2008	£23,478
Viola	40.3 cm 1900 c. [Attributed to] [Lit: The Cooper Collection]	March 2008	£4,750
Violin	35.9 cm For Leandro Bisiach Milan, 1898	March 2008	£38,900
Violin	Milan, 1906	May 2005	£20,989
Viola	42.3 cm early 20th C. [Attributed to]	May 2005	£3,053
Violin	Milan, 1900 c. [Attributed to]	November 2004	£11,950
Violin	Milan, 1912	October 2004	£13,945
Violin	Milan, 1900	April 2004	£12,118
Cello	1906	October 2002	£22,736
Viola	41.6 cm 1875	May 2002	£31,969
Violin	1910	November 2001	£15,000
Violin	1912	March 2001	£22,325
Violin	1910	March 2000	£25,300
Viola	42.3 cm 1910	November 1999	£21,292
Violin	1890 c.	November 1998	£4,140
Violin	1910	March 1998	£12,650
Violin	1912	October 1997	£12,650
Violin	1897	June 1996	£5,750
Violin	1890 c.	October 1995	£10,925
Violin	1910	March 1995	£6,900
Violin	1892	November 1992	£20,900
Viola	40.0 cm 1910	March 1989	£6,050
Violin	1906	March 1989	£8,250
Viola	41.9 cm 1918	November 1988	£6,160
Violin	1910	May 1986	£4,400
Violin	1910	November 1985	£4,536
Viola	40.0 cm 1910	July 1985	£5,184
Violin	1898	October 1982	£2,912
Violin	1883	November 1980	£1,870

Maker Overview

History

Riccardo Antoniazzi (1853-1912) was born in Cremona in 1853 and died in Milan, Italy, in 1912. He was the eldest son and pupil of Gaetano Antoniazzi. Around 1880, he worked for approximately a year in Nice, possibly for N. Bianchi. Subsequently, he established himself in Milan around 1881. He became a significant figure in the establishment of the modern Milanese school, teaching and later working with Leandro Bisiach and the firm of Monzino & Son from 1904. He signed an exclusive contract with the company in 1910. His most prolific and best period of work dates from approximately 1889 to 1904.

Craft

Varnish: His instruments feature a fine, clear orange-brown varnish of varying consistency.
Branding and Labels: Much of his work appears with the label of his father or Monzino. Some instruments are branded beneath the back button with 'AR'.

Influence

Mentorship: He was the pupil of his father, Gaetano Antoniazzi.
Milanese School: Riccardo Antoniazzi was a significant figure in the establishment of the modern Milanese school.
Training: He taught and subsequently worked with Leandro Bisiach and was responsible for the training of a new generation of Milanese makers.

Legacy

Collaborations: From 1904, he worked with the firm of Monzino & Son, signing an exclusive contract with them in 1910.
Attribution: Many of his instruments bear the labels of his father or Monzino, indicating a close association and potential for misattribution without careful examination.

Further Information

Label Inscriptions: Examples of his labels include "Riccardo Antoniazzi Cremonese / fece in Milano l'anno 18..", "Riccardo Antoniazzi Cremonese / fece l'anno 1906 presso lo Stabilimento / Antonio Monzino e Figli / in Milano, Via Rastrelli. 10", and "Antoniazzi Riccardo di Cremona / figlio di Gaetano fece in Milano / l'anno 19.." [Blot II].

Summary

Riccardo Antoniazzi (1853-1912) was a prominent Italian violin maker, son and pupil of Gaetano Antoniazzi. He was instrumental in establishing the modern Milanese school, where he taught and collaborated with figures like Leandro Bisiach and the firm of Monzino & Son. Known for his fine orange-brown varnish, his prolific period was from 1889 to 1904, and his instruments often bear his father's or Monzino's labels.

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Biographies

John Dilworth

ANTONIAZZI, Riccardo Born 1853 Cremona, died 1912 Milan Italy. Eldest son and pupil of Gaetano, above. Worked for about a year in Nice, 1880, possibly for N. Bianchi. Subsequently established in Milan c.1881. A significant figure in the establishment of the modern Milanese school, he taught and subsequently worked with Leandro Bisiach and the firm of Monzino & Son from 1904 and signed an exclusive contract with the company in 1910. He was responsible for the training of a new generation of Milanese makers. His best and most prolific period dates from around 1889 to 1904. Fine clear orange-brown varnish of varying consistency. Much of his work appears either with the label of his father or Monzino. Some branded beneath the back button: ‘AR’ Riccardo Antoniazzi Cremonese / fece in Milano l’anno 18.. Riccardo Antoniazzi Cremonese / fece l’anno 1906 presso lo Stabilimento / Antonio Monzino e Figli / in Milano, Via Rastrelli. 10 Antoniazzi Riccardo di Cremona / figlio di Gaetano fece in Milano / l’anno 19.. [Blot II]