Antonio Lechi
Antonio Lechi was an Italian violin maker active in Cremona during the early decades of the 20th century. Working between approximately 1900 and 1930, he produced violins based on his own personal model, characterised by broad outlines and relatively flat arching. His workmanship was consistently sound, and his instruments were finished with varnish ranging from golden-brown to rich reddish-brown tones. Labels are typically inscribed “Antonio Lechi fece Cremona” followed by the year of manufacture.
Instruments
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
15 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Antonio Lechi, 1923 Lot 1028 | McTear's | January 2024 | £2,108est. £ 1,500-2,500 |
| Violin | Labelled Antonio Lechi fece Cremona 1921 Lot 100 | Tarisio | March 2023 | £5,318est. € 5.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Two-piece back of medium fine curl, varnish of a dark reddish brown colour on a golden ground Lot 2449 | Gardiner Houlgate | March 2023 | £2,928est. £ 1,000-1,500 |
| Viola | Two-piece back of faint medium curl, varnish of a light reddish brown colour on a golden ground Lot 2452 | Gardiner Houlgate | September 2022 | £3,480est. £ 1,000-1,400 |
| Violin | Labelled Antonio Lechi fece in Cremona 19...3, signed on the label Lot 271 | Brompton’s | March 2020 | £4,320est. £ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Antonio Lechi, Cremona 1921, signed across the label Antonio Lechi, bearing a second label Lot 70 | Brompton’s | March 2019 | £1,770est. £ 1,500-2,000 |
| Violin | Two-piece back of faint medium curl, varnish of a reddish colour on a golden ground Lot 1459 | Gardiner Houlgate | March 2018 | £1,740est. £ 600-900 |
| Violin | Labelled Antonio Lechi, fece Cremona 1923 Lot 294 | Brompton’s | December 2017 | £2,640est. £ 500-800 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label Lot 107 | Skinners | November 2017 | £1,391est. $ 2,000-3,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Antonio Lechi fece Cremona 1923 and oversigned, two-piece back, ebony fingerboard Lot 1 | Tennants | February 2017 | £3,840est. £ 500-700 |
| Violin | Labelled Antonio Lechi, Cremona 1923, signed on label Lot 344 | Brompton’s | December 2015 | £2,400est. £ 1,500-2,000 |
| Violin | Bearing an original label dated 1921 Lot 269 | Brompton’s | October 2014 | £1,920est. £ 2,000-3,000 |
| Violin | Jointed back of faint medium curl, similar sides, table of fine grain, varnish of a reddish brown colour Lot 37 | Gardiner Houlgate | October 2014 | £780est. £ 600-800 |
| Violin | Labelled Antonio Lechi fece Cremona 1923, signed on the label Lot 384 | Brompton’s | June 2013 | £2,160est. £ 1,500-2,000 |
| Violin | Violin Lot 230 | Bonhams | May 2013 | £2,625est. £ 1,000-1,500 |
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