Serafino Casini
Florence, 1863–1947
Established first at Campi Bisenzio, near Florence, from 1899 as a maker of plucked instruments. Later established at 8 Via San Elisabetta, Florence, where he diversified into violins. Instruments not well made, with very crude outline and flat arching. Decent varnish of brown or dark red colour. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Serafino Casini anno 1906 Campi Bisenzio (presso Firenze) Lot 37 | Brompton’s | March 2021 | £7,200est. £ 7,000-10,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 370 | Skinners | November 2013 | £8,896est. $ 12,000-15,000 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Florence, 1932 | — | January 2011 | £7,200 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Florence, 1907 | — | January 2007 | £9,207 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
CASINI, Serafino Born 1863, died 1947 Florence Italy. Established first at Campi Bisenzio, near Florence, from 1899 as a maker of plucked instruments. Later established at 8 Via San Elisabetta, Florence, where he diversified into violins. Instruments not well made, with very crude outline and flat arching. Decent varnish of brown or dark red colour. Several violins made by him from wood taken from a demolished 16th century church in Florence. Branded on button: ‘S. C.’. Printed label: Applicato sistema “Casini” Brevettato / Via della Cernaia N.41 / Firenze / Anno 19.. Serafino Casini Premiato Liutista Anno 19.. / Firenze
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Pupils
Lapo Casini Pupil
Pietro Casini Pupil
Family
Lapo Casini Son
Pietro Casini Brother