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Mateo Bruni

Buenos Aires, Spezia, 1884–1964

Worked for G. Capalbo until 1912; then for A. Pollastri 1913-1921. Established in Genoa from 1922 before emigrating to Buenos Aires 1930 to rejoin Capalbo. Worked in his own shop there in Calle Urugay. Entered Cremona Exhibition of 1949. Classical Cremonese modelling with orange-yellow varnish. Mate\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Buenos Aires, Spezia
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£4,220

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.7 cm Buenos Aires, 1950April 2010£4,220
Violin1947May 2003£2,718

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

BRUNI, Mateo Born 1884 Spezia Italy, died 1964 Buenos Aires Argentina Pupil of Gaetano Sgarabotto 1900-1904. Worked for G. Capalbo until 1912; then for A. Pollastri 1913-1921. Established in Genoa from 1922 before emigrating to Buenos Aires 1930 to rejoin Capalbo. Worked in his own shop there in Calle Urugay. Entered Cremona Exhibition of 1949. Classical Cremonese modelling with orange-yellow varnish. Mateo Bruni / (Liutaio) / Fece Anno 19.. No.. / Buenos Aires

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