Orfeo Carletti
Bologna, Pieve di Cento, 1906–1940
Violinist. Son and pupil of Carlo Carletti, above, and brother of Natale. Established workshop in Via de Pepoli, Bologna 1928/9. Fine work, strongly influenced by Pollastri, with golden-yellow to deep red-brown oil varnish. — John Dilworth
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6 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and signature to the table Lot 370 | Vichy | June 2014 | £24,189est. € 15.000-17.000 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Bologna, 1933 | — | February 2007 | £21,600 |
| Violin | Pieve di Cento, 1939 | — | November 2004 | £4,323 |
| Viola | 43.5 cm Bologna | — | October 2004 | £4,771 |
| Violin | 1922 | — | June 1997 | £8,970 |
| Violin | 1924 | — | June 1989 | £6,050 |
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John Dilworth+
CARLETTI, Orfeo Born 1906, died 1940 Bologna Italy. Violinist. Son and pupil of Carlo Carletti, above, and brother of Natale. Established workshop in Via de Pepoli, Bologna 1928/9. Fine work, strongly influenced by Pollastri, with golden-yellow to deep red-brown oil varnish. Manuscript label: Carletti Orfeo di Carlo / fece in Pieve di Cento / Bologna Printed label: Carletti Orfeo / fece in Pieve di Cento / (Bologna) Anno 19..
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