Arturo Fracassi
Cesena, Rimini, 1899–1973
Violin and bow maker. Pupil of C. Biondi. Active in Cesena up to 1959, when he moved to Rimini. His tools and bench remain in Cesena in his honour. Exhibited in Cremona 1937. Personal model with yellow or brown varnish. Arturo Fracassi / fece in Cesena 19.. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
12 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled with signature Arturo Fracassi Fece in Cesena 1953, inscribed Arturo Fracassi Cesena 1953 Lot 29 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2025 | £26,400est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | Labelled with signature Arturo Fracassi Fece in Cesena 1959, inscribed Arturo Fracassi Cesena 1959 Lot 54 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2025 | £18,000est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Small Violin | 1/2 size violin, labelled Al caro nipotino Libero Arturo Fracassi Cesena Marzo 1926 Lot 73 | Tarisio | March 2021 | £5,252est. $ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled with signature Arturo Fracassi fece in Cesena 1937-40 No. 37, branded A. Fracassi Cesena Lot 12 | Ingles & Hayday | November 2015 | £20,400est. £ 6,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Arturo Fracassi fece in Cesena 1956, signed to the label, branded A. Fracassi Cesena Lot 164 | Tarisio | October 2013 | £15,600est. £ 12,000-18,000 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Rimini, 1965, | — | January 2006 | £8,640 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Rimini, 1970 | — | January 2006 | £9,808 |
| Violin | 35.1 cm Cesena, 1952 | — | January 2006 | £11,647 |
| Violin | 30.4 cm 1/2 Size | — | January 2006 | £2,925 |
| Violin | 1935 | — | January 1997 | £5,200 |
| Violin | 1967 | — | January 1994 | £4,370 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 73 g. | — | January 1981 | £440 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
FRACASSI, Arturo Born 1899 Sant’Antonio di Gattero, died 1973 Rimini Italy. Violin and bow maker. Pupil of C. Biondi. Active in Cesena up to 1959, when he moved to Rimini. His tools and bench remain in Cesena in his honour. Exhibited in Cremona 1937. Personal model with yellow or brown varnish. Arturo Fracassi / fece in Cesena 19..
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