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Luciano Gardner

Bolzano, Cremona, 1946–1999

Apprenticed to Stefano Grune in Bolzano from 1961. Left the profession until 1982, when he entered the Cremona School, studying under G. B. Morassi and Stefano Conia. Stradivari and personal models; also copies of Ornati and Garimberti. Golden-red spirit varnish. — John Dilworth

Worked Bolzano, Cremona
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£4,080

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Gardner Luciano, Bolsano, Fecit in Cremona 1989, branded L. Gardner Lot 199Brompton’sSeptember 2019£4,080est. £ 3,000-4,000
Violin35.6 cm Cremona, 1992January 2009£2,308

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

GARDNER, Luciano Born 1946 Bolzano, died 1999 Riva del Garda Italy. Apprenticed to Stefano Grune in Bolzano from 1961. Left the profession until 1982, when he entered the Cremona School, studying under G. B. Morassi and Stefano Conia. Stradivari and personal models; also copies of Ornati and Garimberti. Golden-red spirit varnish. Awards at Baveno, Gorizia, Mittenwald, and Budapest 1991. Gardner Luciano / Fecit in Cremona / Bolzano 19.. [Nicolini]

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