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
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Branded Francesco Espana Barcelona, table joint unglue in parts Lot 51 | Vichy | December 2025 | £1,579est. € 1.500-2.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 6 | Vichy | June 2022 | £1,691est. € 1.500-2.000 |
| Violin | 36.5 cm Barcelona, 1858 | — | January 2009 | £2,392 |
| Violin | 36.4 cm Barcelona, 1856 | — | January 2008 | £698 |
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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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