Umberto Lanaro
Albignasego, Naples, Padua, b. 1930
Brother and pupil of Luigi Lanaro, above. Worked with him 1945-1953. After five years in Argentina returned to Albignasego. Classical models. Gold medal awarded at Bagnacavallo 1976. Umberto Lanaro / fece in Padova / anno 19.. Lanaro Umberto / fece in / a di anno 19.. — John Dilworth
Worked
Albignasego, Naples, Padua
Made
Viola, Violin
Taught by
Luigi Lanaro
Family
Brother of Luigi Lanaro
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Auction Price History
Highest auction price
£15,340
61 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Umberto Lanaro fece in Padova anno 1989, signed to the label, branded to the inside U. Lanaro Lot 152 | Tarisio | November 2025 | £6,905est. $ 7,000-10,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Umberto Lanaro fece in Padova anno 1966, signed to the label and to the inside back, branded Lot 152 | Tarisio | May 2025 | £11,113est. € 7.000-10.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Umberto Lanaro fece in Padova anno 1964, signed to the label, inscribed to the inside back LU Lot 146 | Tarisio | May 2025 | £4,899est. $ 5,000-8,000 |
| Viola | Bearing the maker's label and brand, table crack Lot 23 | Laurent | December 2024 | £5,178est. € 5.000-7.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Umberto Lanaro fece in Padova anno 1968, signed to the label, branded Umberto Lanaro Lot 161 | Tarisio | November 2024 | £6,127est. $ 6,000-9,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Umberto Lanaro fece in Padova anno 1964, signed to the label Lot 50 | Tarisio | November 2023 | £3,630est. $ 7,000-10,000 |
| Viola | Labelled with signature Umberto Lanaro fece in Padova anno 1973, inscribed Umberto Lanaro 1973 Lot 136 | Ingles & Hayday | November 2022 | £9,000est. £ 3,500-5,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Umberto Lanaro fece in Padova anno 1939, signed to the label, branded to the upper block LU Lot 46 | Tarisio | November 2022 | £6,454est. $ 12,000-18,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Umberto Lanaro fece in Padova anno 1975, signed to the label, inscribed Umbero Lanaro 1975 Lot 29 | Tarisio | June 2022 | £10,357est. $ 12,000-18,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Umberto Lanaro fece in Padova anno 1977, signed to the label, branded to the inside back Lot 44 | Tarisio | November 2021 | £4,372est. $ 6,000-9,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Umberto Lanaro fece in Padova anno 1966, original pegs and tailpiece customized by the maker Lot 103 | Tarisio | July 2021 | £6,955est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Umberto Lanaro, fece in Padova, anno 1987, Umberto Lanaro, branded to the inside back UL Lot 48 | Tarisio | October 2019 | £7,670est. £ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Umberto Lanaro / fece in Padova / anno 1967, signed on the label Lot 207 | Freeman's | May 2019 | £3,396est. $ 4,000-5,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Umberto Lanaro, fece in Padova, anno 1971, signed on the label Lot 130 | Brompton’s | May 2019 | £5,280est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Umberto Lanaro, fece in Padova, anno 1980, branded various times to the inside L. U. Lot 41 | Tarisio | October 2018 | £7,200est. £ 6,000-9,000 |
| Cello | Labelled Umberto Lanaro, fece in Padova, anno 1980, signed to the label, branded to the inside L. U. Lot 15 | Tarisio | June 2018 | £15,340est. £ 15,000-22,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Umberto Lanaro fece in Padova anno 1964, branded to the inside back U.L., original fittings Lot 34 | Tarisio | May 2017 | £6,366est. $ 7,000-10,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Eligio Puccini, Empoli 1937 Lot 39 | Tarisio | February 2017 | £6,735est. $ 7,000-10,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Umberto Lanaro fece in Napoli, anno 1968, branded to the lower rib Lot 137 | Tarisio | May 2016 | £4,569est. $ 5,000-8,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Umberto Lanaro, fece in Padova anno 1973, signed to the label Umberto Lanaro, branded U.L. Lot 52 | Tarisio | March 2015 | £8,260est. £ 8,000-12,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Umberto Lanaro, fece in Padova, anno 1971, branded to the inside back LU Lot 97 | Tarisio | October 2014 | £3,689est. $ 7,000-10,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Umberto Lanaro, fece in Padova, anno 1970, branded to the inside back LU Lot 47 | Tarisio | October 2014 | £4,800est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Umberto Lanaro, fece in Padova, anno 1970, branded, original fittings made by the maker Lot 239 | Tarisio | October 2013 | £6,774est. $ 5,000-8,000 |
| Viola | Bearing an original label dated 1969 and branded internally Lot 177 | Brompton’s | December 2012 | £2,400est. £ 2,000-3,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Umberto Lanaro fecit in Padova anno 1976, signed on the label, branded Lot 252 | Brompton’s | December 2012 | £7,200est. £ 5,000-7,000 |
| Viola | 40.1 cm Padua, 1968 | — | November 2011 | £4,135 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Padua, 1966 | — | July 2011 | £5,141 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm Naples, 1963 | — | October 2010 | £4,882 |
| Viola | 42.0 cm Padua, 1965 | — | October 2010 | £4,200 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Naples, 1963 | — | April 2010 | £7,463 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Padua, 1964 | — | October 2008 | £5,785 |
| Viola | 41.9 cm Padua, 1966 | — | May 2008 | £2,997 |
| Viola | 40.7 cm Padua, 1993 | — | October 2007 | £2,141 |
| Viola | 42.0 cm Padova, 1972 | — | October 2007 | £2,765 |
| Viola | 41.8 cm Padua, 1969 | — | May 2007 | £4,334 |
| Viola | 41.8 cm Padua, 1967 | — | May 2007 | £3,535 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Padua, 1964 | — | May 2007 | £5,302 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Naples, 1963 | — | October 2006 | £2,759 |
| Viola | 40.1 cm Padua, 1968 | — | October 2006 | £2,463 |
| Viola | 41.6 cm Padua, 1964 | — | May 2006 | £2,146 |
| Violin | Padua, 1970 | — | November 2005 | £5,911 |
| Viola | 42.0 cm Padua, 1977 | — | May 2005 | £4,036 |
| Viola | 41.7 cm Padua, 1967 | — | May 2005 | £3,358 |
| Viola | 41.9 cm Padua, 1966 | — | October 2004 | £6,362 |
| Viola | 42.1 cm Padua, 1970 | — | October 2004 | £2,545 |
| Viola | 42.0 cm 1968 | — | October 2003 | £1,086 |
| Violin | 1972 | — | October 2003 | £4,071 |
| Violin | 1995 | — | November 2001 | £0 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm 1950 c. | — | July 2000 | £3,120 |
| Viola | 40.6 cm 1987 | — | March 1998 | £2,300 |
| Viola | 40.6 cm 1993 | — | March 1998 | £2,300 |
| Violin | 1979 | — | June 1997 | £2,990 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1982 | — | October 1995 | £2,760 |
| Violin | 1981 | — | March 1995 | £2,990 |
| Violin | 1967 | — | November 1994 | £2,240 |
| Violin | 1956 | — | April 1993 | £1,725 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm 1977 | — | March 1989 | £1,573 |
| Violin | 1964 | — | April 1987 | £1,430 |
| Violin | 1959 | — | November 1986 | £1,760 |
| Violin | 1971 | — | March 1986 | £645 |
| Viola | 41.9 cm 1967 | — | June 1984 | £1,304 |
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Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
LANARO, Umberto Born 1930 Padua, Worked Albignasego Italy. Brother and pupil of Luigi Lanaro, above. Worked with him 1945-1953. After five years in Argentina returned to Albignasego. Classical models. Gold medal awarded at Bagnacavallo 1976. Umberto Lanaro / fece in Padova / anno 19.. Lanaro Umberto / fece in / a di anno 19..
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