Marino Capicchioni

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£94,235

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Violin	Labelled Marinus Capicchioni, Fecit Arimini A. D. 1964, branded to the inside M. Capicchioni - Rimini	March 2025	£51,000
Violin	Labelled Marinus Capicchioni, Fecit Arimini A. D. 1970, branded to the inside M. Capicchioni Rimini	October 2024	£60,192
Violin	Labelled Marinus Capicchioni fecit Rimini A. D 1962, branded to the inside back M Capicchioni Rimini	October 2024	£60,000
Violin	Labelled Marinus Capicchioni Fecit Arimini A. D. 1963, branded to the inside M. Capicchioni - Rimini	May 2024	£94,235
Violin	Labelled Marinus Capicchioni Fecit Arimini A.D. 1970, showing the collaboration of his son Mario	October 2023	£57,000
Violin	35.6 cm Rimini, 1948	October 2011	£31,680
Violin	35.9 cm Rimini, 1926	May 2011	£14,567
Violin	35.5 cm Rimini, 1940	April 2010	£14,576
Violin	Rimini, 1959	June 2009	£26,625
Violin	35.6 cm Rimini, 1965	March 2009	£37,250
Cello	76.8 cm Rimini , 1958 (treble side of front replaced)	March 2009	£37,250
Violin	35.6 cm Rimini, 1966	November 2008	£37,918
Violin	35.5 cm Rimini, 1968	October 2008	£37,961
Violin	35.6 cm Rimini, 1957	March 2008	£18,720
Viola	42.7 cm Rimini, 1951	October 2007	£27,040
Violin	35.6 cm Rimini, 1961	October 2006	£21,455
Violin	Rimini, 1958	October 2004	£7,968
Violin	Rimini, 1938	October 2004	£17,265
Violin	Rimini, 1963	May 2004	£20,556
Viola	42.3 cm Rimini, 1968	March 2004	£21,510
Cello	1963	November 2003	£28,200
Violin	1976	November 2002	£11,352
Viola	42.0 cm 1968	June 2001	£33,350
Violin	1975	March 2001	£14,875
Viola	41.2 cm 1962	June 2000	£16,100
Viola	42.8 cm 1965	May 2000	£12,971
Violin	1961	May 2000	£18,312
Violin	1961	November 1999	£32,200
Violin	1956	October 1999	£8,253
Violin	1976	November 1998	£5,750
Violin	1959	June 1998	£9,775
Violin	1963	November 1997	£16,100
Violin	1951	March 1997	£14,950
Viola	1953	June 1995	£16,100
Violin	1950 c.	November 1994	£5,290
Violin	1961	November 1992	£7,920
Violin	1929	November 1990	£7,480
Violin	1949	November 1987	£7,700
Violin	1966	May 1986	£3,960
Violin	1954	July 1985	£3,780
Violin	1952	June 1983	£3,214

Maker Overview

History

Marino Capicchioni (1895-1977) was born in 1895 in San Marino and passed away in 1977 in Rimini, Italy. He commenced his violin making career in France before establishing his workshop in Rimini from 1926. According to John Dilworth's The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers, the Republic of San Marino erected a monument in his honour in 1963.

Craft

Models: Capicchioni produced instruments based on Stradivari and Guarneri models.
Workmanship: His craftsmanship is characterized by very precise workmanship.
Varnish: He utilized a good, clear golden-orange varnish on his instruments.

Legacy

Awards: Capicchioni won gold medals in Padua, Forli, Cremona, and Rome, beginning in 1932.
Recognition: The Republic of San Marino honored him by erecting a monument in 1963.

Further Information

Workshop Location: Marino Capicchioni settled in Rimini from 1926.
Labels: Examples of his labels include "Marinus Capicchioni / Fecit a Rimini A.Died 19.." and "Marino Capicchioni/ n. 41 Anno 1927".

Summary

Marino Capicchioni (1895-1977) was a distinguished violin maker born in San Marino, who established his workshop in Rimini, Italy, from 1926. He was renowned for his precise workmanship on Stradivari and Guarneri models, often finished with a distinctive golden-orange varnish. Capicchioni received numerous gold medals from 1932 onwards and was honored with a monument in San Marino in 1963.

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Biographies

John Dilworth

CAPICCHIONI, Marino Born 1895 San Marino, died 1977 Rimini Italy. Took up violin making in France before settling in Rimini from 1926. Won gold medals in Padua, Forli, Cremona, and Rome from 1932. The Republic of San Marino erected a monument in his honour in 1963. Stradivari and Guarneri models with very precise workmanship. Good clear golden-orange varnish. Marinus Capicchioni / Fecit a Rimini A.Died 19.. Marino Capicchioni/ n. 41 Anno 1927