Augustin Blanchi
Nizza, 1828–1899
Moved to Nice 1840. Apprenticed to P. Pacharelle, later working with other makers in Piedmont. Returned to Nice 1860. Succeeded by his son Alberto, above. Fine work in classical style. Good varnish. Manuscript label: Blanchi Agostino / detto Giardini / Nizza. 18.. — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labelled Augustin Blanchi petit fils, good condition Lot 16 | — | June 2023 | £3,847est. € 2.000-2.500 | |
| Labelled Blanchi Augustin. Nice. 1897, inscribed to the upper block B. A. Lot 115 | — | November 2022 | £3,282est. $ 4,000-6,000 | |
| Bearing the maker's label and initials to the table and upper block, fair condition Lot 267 | — | June 2022 | £5,980est. € 3.000-4.000 |
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John Dilworth+
BLANCHI, Augustin Born 1828 Pielle-Poglia Italy, died 1899 Nice France. Moved to Nice 1840. Apprenticed to P. Pacharelle, later working with other makers in Piedmont. Returned to Nice 1860. Succeeded by his son Alberto, above. Fine work in classical style. Good varnish. Manuscript label: Blanchi Agostino / detto Giardini / Nizza. 18..
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
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