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Fausto Mario Bertucci

Rome, 1897–1964

Nephew and pupil of Constantino, above. Developed design of guitar with violin-like ‘f’ holes. Collaborated with G. Aurelis. Made few violins himself, but sold many commercially-produced instruments through his business in Rome. F. M. Bertucci / Liutaio / Roma—Via del Greci N.28 / No. 46. — John Dilworth

Worked Rome
Made Violin
Taught by Constantino
Family Nephew of Constantino

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£6,120

11 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Bearing the maker's brand, labelled Gennaro Fabricatore, fair condition Lot 508May 2023£1,324est. € 1.000-1.500
Branded F.M.B., good condition Lot 859December 2021£1,531est. € 800-1.000
Unlabelled, branded internally F M B surmounted by a laurel wreath, good condition Lot 84June 2019£3,120est. £ 3,000-5,000
Unlabelled, branded to the inside back Italia, FMB Lot 142March 2019£1,770est. £ 1,200-1,500
Unlabelled, branded to the inside back Italia F. M. B. Lot 182November 2018£1,797est. $ 3,000-5,000
Labelled Dedicato al pres. ANLAI Gioacchino Pasqualini, Fausto Maria Bertucci, 1950, branded Lot 116October 2016£2,124est. £ 2,500-4,000
Unlabelled, branded to the inside back F.M.B. Italia Lot 199October 2015£6,120est. $ 8,000-12,000
Violin33.7 cmJanuary 2011£1,035
Violin36.1 cmJanuary 2009£2,247
Violin1910 c. 1/2 SizeJanuary 2003£2,205
Violin1925January 2001£4,108

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

BERTUCCI, Fausto Mario Born 1897, died 1964 Rome Italy. Nephew and pupil of Constantino, above. Developed design of guitar with violin-like ‘f’ holes. Collaborated with G. Aurelis. Made few violins himself, but sold many commercially-produced instruments through his business in Rome. F. M. Bertucci / Liutaio / Roma—Via del Greci N.28 / No. 46. Anno 1926 Lavorazione / F.M.B. Violini Italiani / Roma, 1949

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