Otello Bignami
Bologna, 1914–1989
Studied the violin at the Bologna Philharmonic Academy. Began as a self-taught maker in 1947, before becoming the pupil of G. Pollastri. Exhibited at Cremona 1949, first prize at Rome 1956, and special ‘Violino d’oro’ award in Bagnacavallo 1976 in recognition of his work as a maker and teacher. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | Labelled Otello Bignami, Allievo G. Pollastri, 1° Premio 3° Concorso Nazionale di S. Cecilia, Fece in ... Lot 60 | Brompton’s | October 2020 | £20,400est. £ 18,000-25,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the original label signed, stamped on the lower rib O. Bignami, branded O.B. Lot 263 | Brompton’s | March 2018 | £33,600est. £ 25,000-35,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Otello Bignami, fece in Bologna, 1975 Lot 284 | Tarisio | October 2013 | £20,698est. $ 18,000-25,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Otello Bignami fecit in Bologna, signed on the label and dated 1970, branded O. Bignami Lot 218 | Brompton’s | October 2013 | £24,000est. £ 20,000-30,000 |
| Viola | 38.3 cm Bologna, 1968 | — | January 2011 | £4,680 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bologna, 1979 | — | January 2010 | £18,080 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Bologna, 1953 | — | January 2010 | £13,042 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bologna, 1957 | — | January 2009 | £9,600 |
| Cello | 75.1 cm Bologna, 1966 | — | January 2008 | £15,184 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Bologna, 1972 | — | January 2008 | £13,911 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Bologne, 1957 | — | January 2008 | £6,035 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bologna, 1978 | — | January 2008 | £10,653 |
| Viola | 35.7 cm Bologna, 1984 | — | January 2006 | £11,266 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Bologna, 1976 | — | January 2006 | £10,800 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bologna, 1967 | — | January 2006 | £10,997 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bologna, 1966 | — | January 2006 | £7,971 |
| Viola | 41.9 cm Attributed to | — | January 2005 | £2,290 |
| Violin | Bologna, 1966 | — | January 2004 | £10,179 |
| Violin | Bologna, 1973 Attributed to | — | January 2004 | £4,504 |
| Violin | 1967 | — | January 2003 | £3,466 |
| Violin | 1967 | — | January 2002 | £3,351 |
| Violin | 1982 | — | January 2000 | £5,629 |
| Violin | 1910 | — | January 2000 | £8,800 |
| Violin | 1981 | — | January 1998 | £2,760 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
BIGNAMI, Otello Born 1914, died 1989 Bologna Italy. Studied the violin at the Bologna Philharmonic Academy. Began as a self-taught maker in 1947, before becoming the pupil of G. Pollastri. Exhibited at Cremona 1949, first prize at Rome 1956, and special ‘Violino d’oro’ award in Bagnacavallo 1976 in recognition of his work as a maker and teacher. Director of the Bologna School of Violin Making. Holds a very fine reputation for his beautifully made instruments on a largely personal model derived from classical designs. Beautifully applied golden-amber varnish. Bignami Otello Bologna
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