Virgilio Capellini
Cremona, b. 1928
Studied at the Cremona International School, graduating in 1947. Worked at Crotta d’Adda (near Cremona), and in 1975 opened a shop in Cremona with Alfredo Primavera. Stradivari and Guarneri modelling with precise workmanship. Red-brown spirit varnish. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
10 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.8 cm Cremona, 1981 | — | October 2008 | £3,435 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Cremona, 1981 | — | May 2006 | £3,986 |
| Violin | 1981 | — | November 1994 | £2,070 |
| Violin | 1987 | — | June 1994 | £2,070 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1978 | — | October 1990 | £1,771 |
| Violin | 1977 | — | March 1990 | £1,760 |
| Violin | 1978 | — | June 1987 | £1,870 |
| Violin | 1980 | — | April 1987 | £1,100 |
| Cello | 1978 | — | April 1985 | £2,267 |
| Violin | 1981 | — | October 1982 | £638 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
CAPELLINI, Virgilio Born 1928, Worked Crotta d’Adda & Cremona Italy. Studied at the Cremona International School, graduating in 1947. Worked at Crotta d’Adda (near Cremona), and in 1975 opened a shop in Cremona with Alfredo Primavera. Stradivari and Guarneri modelling with precise workmanship. Red-brown spirit varnish.
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