Andrea Cortese
Genoa, 1889–1954
Self-taught, influenced by C. Candi. Active violin maker from c.1910, but occupied with family business in West Africa c.1930. Worked in Milan 1940-1953. Medals awarded at Cremona 1949 and Rome 1952. Copies of Stradivari, Pressenda, and Candi with thin red varnish; fine work. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
14 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | Labelled 7, Andrea Cortese fece in Genova, al segno dei tre cuori 1954, branded to the inside back AC Lot 21 | Tarisio | March 2021 | £10,328est. $ 10,000-15,000 |
| Viola | Labelled 7, Andrea Cortese fece in Genova, al segno dei tre cuori 1954, branded to the inside back AC Lot 6 | Tarisio | July 2020 | £7,670est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Andrea Cortese fece in Genova, al segno dei tre cuori 1920, branded to the lower ribs AC Lot 57 | Tarisio | November 2017 | £9,207est. $ 10,000-15,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Andrea Cortese fece in Genova, al segno dei tre cuori 1920, branded to the lower ribs AC Lot 39 | Tarisio | May 2017 | £7,730est. $ 10,000-15,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the original label, exceptional state of preservation Lot 215 | Brompton’s | March 2016 | £14,400est. £ 12,000-15,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's stamp under the G peg and internally AC in a circle, two-piece back Lot 296 | Skinners | November 2014 | £5,047est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Andrea Cortese al Segno dei tre cuori fece in Genova 1954 Lot 13 | Tarisio | June 2014 | £9,440est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Andrea Cortese fece in Genova 34 al Segno dei tre cuori 1926, branded AC, original bridge Lot 182 | Brompton’s | March 2014 | £18,000est. £ 15,000-20,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Joannes Franciscus Pressenda q. Raphael, 1838 and Andrea Cortese, fece in ..., varnish altered Lot 141 | Tarisio | March 2012 | £6,000est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Genoa, 1918 | — | October 2011 | £6,875 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Genoa, 1910 | — | May 2011 | £6,191 |
| Cello | 1930 c. Attributed to | — | March 2004 | £3,000 |
| Violin | 1944 | — | November 1993 | £9,662 |
| Violin | 1923 | — | June 1988 | £2,530 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
CORTESE, Andrea Born 1889, died 1954 Genoa Italy. Self-taught, influenced by C. Candi. Active violin maker from c.1910, but occupied with family business in West Africa c.1930. Worked in Milan 1940-1953. Medals awarded at Cremona 1949 and Rome 1952. Copies of Stradivari, Pressenda, and Candi with thin red varnish; fine work. Branded in pegbox: ‘AG’. Andrea Cortese fece in Genova / al segno dei tre cuori 19…
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