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    Amati > Makers Archive > B > Francesco Balbo

    Francesco Balbo

    Rome, 1951–1996

    Active from 1978. Pupil of G. Spataffi. Established own business in 1981 in Gubbio, making all violin family instruments including double bass, and bows. Personal models. Moved to Perugia in 1983. Francesco Balbo liutaio / fatto in .. anno 19.. Francseco Balbo fecit / in Perugia Anno 19.. [Nicolini] — John Dilworth
    Worked Rome
    Made Violin
    Taught by G. Spataffi
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £920
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin1984—June 1995£920

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    BALBO, Francesco Born 1951 Rome, died 1996 Perugia Italy. Active from 1978. Pupil of G. Spataffi. Established own business in 1981 in Gubbio, making all violin family instruments including double bass, and bows. Personal models. Moved to Perugia in 1983. Francesco Balbo liutaio / fatto in .. anno 19.. Francseco Balbo fecit / in Perugia Anno 19.. [Nicolini]

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