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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

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, 1858January 2009£2,392
Violin36.4 cm Barcelona, 1856January 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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