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Giuseppe Bargelli

Florence, VICCHIO, 1886–1963

Personal models in the Florentine tradition. Prolific maker, assisted by son Gastone (Born 1921). Initially self-taught; after 1918 was guided by Sderci. Established at 12 Via Saponai, Florence. Carried out restoration and repairs for the Conservatoire. — John Dilworth

Worked Florence, VICCHIO
Made Viola, Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£8,078

17 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled with signature Giuseppe Bargelli fece in Firenze Anno 1958 Lot 442Ingles & HaydayMarch 2023£5,040est. £ 4,000-6,000
ViolinIll. in The Modern Italian Violin Makers by Dmitry Gindin, p. 234; labelled Giuseppe Bargelli, Fece in ... Lot 140TarisioNovember 2022£8,078est. $ 8,000-12,000
ViolinIllustrated in The Modern Italian Violin Makers by D. Gindin, p. 234; labelled Giuseppe Bargelli, Fece ... Lot 105TarisioApril 2022£7,938est. € 8.000-12.000
ViolinLabelled with signature Giuseppe Bargelli, fece in Firenze anno 1958 Lot 107Ingles & HaydayOctober 2019£7,800est. £ 5,000-7,000
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 411VichyJune 2016£2,923est. € 1.000-1.500
Violin Lot 88BonhamsOctober 2014£4
ViolinLabelled Bargelli Giuseppe, Fece in Firenze, Anno 1937 Lot 132TarisioMarch 2012£4,800est. £ 4,000-6,000
Violin35.8 cm Florence, 1920 c.—April 2010£3,928
Viola42.2 cm Florence, 1757 Probably by—February 2006£2,160
ViolinFirenze, 1933—November 2004£2,760
Violin1948—November 2001£6,383
Violin1945—November 1992£2,157
Violin1949—November 1992£4,180
Viola42.5 cm 1955—June 1988£1,100
Viola41.9 cm 1955—December 1987£858
Viola42.2 cm 1955—December 1984£605
Viola42.2 cm 1955—November 1980£825

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

BARGELLI, Giuseppe Born 1886 Vicchio, died 1963 Florence Italy. Personal models in the Florentine tradition. Prolific maker, assisted by son Gastone (Born 1921). Initially self-taught; after 1918 was guided by Sderci. Established at 12 Via Saponai, Florence. Carried out restoration and repairs for the Conservatoire. Over 300 instruments credited to him; all members of the violin family, including double basses. Violin in Guadagnini style dated 1927 in Cherubini Collection, Florence. Manuscript label: Bargelli Giuseppe / fece in Firenze anno 19.. Printed label: Giuseppe Bargelli / fece in Firenze anno 1947

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