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Ferdinando Garimberti
GARIMBERTI, Ferdinando Born 1894 Mammiano, Parma, died 1982 Milan Italy. Moved to Milan 1902. Pupil of R. Antoniazzi 1910. Subsequently worked for R. Antoniazzi in viale Ticinese. Also supplied work to Bisiach in this period, but called for military service 1914-1918. From 1920 he was given further help by G. Pedrazzini, whom he regarded as his true teacher. Developed a fine personal style incorporating the best features of the Antoniazzi school with classical forms. Excellent workmanship and fine varnish. Won important competitions in Rome from 1927 to 1939; also gold medals at Padua 1932, and Cremona 1937. Teacher at the Cremona International School 1963-1966. Many instruments exported to the USA in the white, to be varnished and sold by George Einsele. Awarded a decoration by the Italian Ministry of Education in 1936. Three instruments displayed in the Museo Stradivariano, Cremona. Branded inside and out. Printed label: Ferdinandus Garimberti Parmensis / fecit Mediolani Anno 19.. / No.. Ferdinando Garimberti / in Milano A.1926 62
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Price History
| Type | Title | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 42.5 cm Milan, 1980 [Possibly by "Vittorio Formaggia"] | Tue 1st March 11 | £ 3000.00 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Milan, 1926 | Mon 1st March 10 | £ 50400.00 |
| Cello | 75.2 cm Milan, 1925 n°24 | Thu 1st October 09 | £ 60000.00 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Milan, 1931 | Sun 1st March 09 | £ 40950.00 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm [Ascribed to & workshop of] | Wed 1st October 08 | £ 5564.00 |
| Cello | 75.6 cm Milan, 1971 | Sat 1st March 08 | £ 42500.00 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Milan, 1971 | Sat 1st March 08 | £ 20900.00 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Milan, 1928 [Also made by "Afro Garimberti"] | Sun 1st April 07 | £ 19408.00 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Milan, 1963 | Wed 1st November 06 | £ 16800.00 |
| Cello | 75.3 cm Milan, 1923 | Mon 1st May 06 | £ 36790.00 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm (well used) | Sat 1st April 06 | £ 18600.00 |
| Violin | 1930 c. | Thu 1st November 01 | £ 23936.00 |
| Cello | 1924 | Tue 1st May 01 | £ 6573.00 |
| Violin | 1927 | Sat 1st November 97 | £ 21850.00 |
| Violin | 1948 | Fri 1st March 96 | £ 21850.00 |
| Violin | 1961 | Sun 1st October 95 | £ 5980.00 |
| Violin | 1930 | Thu 1st June 95 | £ 25300.00 |
| Violin | 1951 | Thu 1st June 95 | £ 6900.00 |
| Violin | 1924 | Mon 1st November 93 | £ 14865.00 |
| Violin | 1926 | Tue 1st March 88 | £ 5580.00 |
| Violin | 1975 | Tue 1st May 01 | £ 11702.00 |
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