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    Celso Franchi

    Ravenna, b. 1905

    Active from 1922. Classical models. Orange or brown varnish. Franchi Celso / via Corti alle Mura, 54 / Ravenna (Italy) — John Dilworth
    Worked Ravenna
    Made Viola
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £3,237

    2 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinLabelled Franchi Celso, via Corti alle Mura 54, Ravenna (Italy), XI 1985 fece, inscribed Franchi Celso ... Lot 144TarisioMay 2017£3,237est. $ 3,000-5,000
    Viola41.0 cm 1949—May 1986£918

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    FRANCHI, Celso Born 1905 Ravenna Italy. Active from 1922. Classical models. Orange or brown varnish. Franchi Celso / via Corti alle Mura, 54 / Ravenna (Italy)

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