Lapo Casini
Florence, 1896–1986
Son and pupil of Serafino Casini, below. Also trained with Del Perugia. Personal model based on Bartolomeo Bimbi, using red and yellow oil varnishes. Wrote and published a book on ancient varnish in 1954 and acquired a great reputation as a restorer. Printed labels: Hoc Opus est. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
13 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Hoc Opvs Est CLXXXIV Qvod Ego Lapus Casinvs Filivs ..., in a fine state of preservation Lot 231 | Brompton’s | March 2018 | £3,840est. £ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Hoc Opus Est CIII, Quod Ego Lapus Casinius filius Seraphini, construxi Florentiae A. D. 1928 Lot 146 | Tarisio | March 2018 | £8,400est. £ 6,000-9,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Hoc Opvs Est XCII, Qvod Ego Lapus Casinis Filivs Seraphini, Constrvxi Florentiae A. D. 1928 Lot 155 | Tarisio | October 2016 | £7,800est. £ 6,000-9,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Hoc opus est CXXVII, quod ego Lapus Casinius filius Seraphini, construxi Florentiae, A.D. ... Lot 205 | Tarisio | October 2015 | £7,779est. $ 10,000-15,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Hoc Opvs Est XCII, Qvod Ego Lapus Casinis Filivs Seraphini, Constrvxi Florentiae A. D. 1928 Lot 179 | Tarisio | March 2015 | £10,200est. £ 6,000-9,000 |
| Violin | 36.0 cm Florence, 1926 | — | January 2008 | £4,388 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Florence, 1934 | — | January 2006 | £10,800 |
| Cello | Possibly by | — | January 2005 | £3,275 |
| Cello | — | January 2004 | £11,451 | |
| Violin | 1900-20 | — | January 1986 | £3,960 |
| Violin | 1921 | — | January 1986 | £2,310 |
| Violin | 1928 | — | January 1985 | £2,640 |
| Violin | 1925 | — | January 1982 | £880 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
CASINI, Lapo Born 1896, died 1986 Florence Italy. Son and pupil of Serafino Casini, below. Also trained with Del Perugia. Personal model based on Bartolomeo Bimbi, using red and yellow oil varnishes. Wrote and published a book on ancient varnish in 1954 and acquired a great reputation as a restorer. Printed labels: Hoc Opus est. / Quod Ego Lapus Casinius Filius Seraphini / Construxi Florentiae A.D.
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