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    Amati > Makers Archive > E > Francisco Espana

    Francisco Espana

    Barcelona, worked 1820–1850

    Undistinguished workmanship. Branded on the interior and under button: ‘España en Barcelona’ Francisco España / me hizo en Barcelona / Año. 1822 — John Dilworth
    Worked Barcelona
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £2,392

    4 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinBranded Francesco Espana Barcelona, table joint unglue in parts Lot 51VichyDecember 2025£1,579est. € 1.500-2.000
    ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 6VichyJune 2022£1,691est. € 1.500-2.000
    Violin36.5 cm Barcelona, 1858—December 2009£2,392
    Violin36.4 cm Barcelona, 1856—November 2008£698

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    ESPAÑA, Francisco Worked circa. 1820-1850 Barcelona Spain Personal model, sometimes with doubled purfling. Undistinguished workmanship. Branded on the interior and under button: ‘España en Barcelona’ Francisco España / me hizo en Barcelona / Año. 1822

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