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Paolo Guadagnini

Turin, 1908–1942

Son and pupil of Francesco, above; also worked with Fagnola. A casualty of World War II. Small production, only about 20 instruments recorded. Some of these seem to have been German work imported and varnished by Paolo. — John Dilworth

Worked Turin
Made Viola, Violin
Taught by Francesco
Family Son of Francesco

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£33,600

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Viola41.9 cm Turin, 1935 c. Workshop ofJanuary 2010£17,500
Violin35.5.cm Turin, 1936 n°11January 2009£33,600
Viola40.0 cm 1926January 1994£23,590

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

GUADAGNINI, Paolo Born 1908, died 1942 Turin Italy. Son and pupil of Francesco, above; also worked with Fagnola. A casualty of World War II. Small production, only about 20 instruments recorded. Some of these seem to have been German work imported and varnished by Paolo. Inscribed on interior of table: ‘Corretto e Verniciato / a copia di / Paolo Guadagnini Torino 1935 / a XIII’. Printed label: Paolo Guadagnini / fecit Taurini / Anno Domini 1935

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