Giorgio Corsini
Rome, Tivoli, b. 1913
from 1952 Rome Italy. Violinist and self taught violin maker, guided by R. Fredi. Fine craftsman. Various models with a range of varnishes. Also made cellos, double basses, viols, and viola d’amores. — John Dilworth
Instruments
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
17 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled with signature Giorgio Corsini Roma 1985 op 79, branded Giorgio Corsini Roma internally Lot 20 | Ingles & H. | January 2024 | £5,400est. £ 5,000-7,000 |
| Viola d'amore | Labelled Giorgio Corsini ..., flat back, table of fine grain, varnish of a golden brown colour, female head Lot 82 | Apollium | November 2020 | £2,639est. € 1.500-2.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Giorgi Corsini, Roma 1976, signed and branded Lot 240 | Brompton’s | March 2018 | £8,260est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Giorgio Corsini, Roma 1979, No 55, branded to the button Giorgio Corsini, Roma Lot 46 | Tarisio | November 2017 | £6,444est. $ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin | Lot 53 | Bonhams | November 2015 | £6,125 |
| Violin | Branded Giorgio Corsini Roma, handsome wood and work of an orange brown colour Lot 53 | Bonhams | May 2015 | £6,125est. £ 3,000-4,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Giorgio Corsini, Roma 1979, 52, signed to the label Corsini Giorgio, branded G. Corsini - ... Lot 178 | Tarisio | March 2013 | £6,600est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | One-piece back of ascending to right curl, varnish of an orange brown colour, ready to play Lot 783 | Babuino | May 2012 | £4,495est. € 6.000-7.000 |
| Violin | Lot 53 | Bonhams | May 2011 | £6,125 |
| Violin | Lot 53 | Bonhams | May 2011 | £6,125 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Rome, 1978 | — | January 2010 | £5,633 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm Rome, 1980 | — | January 2009 | £5,400 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Rome, 1952 | — | January 2008 | £8,191 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Roma, 1979 | — | January 2008 | £0 |
| Violin | Rome, 1978 | — | January 2005 | £3,600 |
| Violin | 1978 | — | January 2003 | £3,672 |
| Violin | 1982 | — | January 2002 | £5,284 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
CORSINI, Giorgio Born 1913 Tivoli, fl.from 1952 Rome Italy. Violinist and self taught violin maker, guided by R. Fredi. Fine craftsman. Various models with a range of varnishes. Also made cellos, double basses, viols, and viola d’amores. Occupied with repair work for the atelier of Fredi, by this time run by his daughter, from 1949 to 1951. Established his own shop 1952. Medals at the 3rd violin making competition in Rome, and in Florence 1957. Very highly regarded maker and restorer.
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