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    Giuseppe Lucci

    Bagnacavallo, Rome, 1910–1991

    Pupil of Pietro Borghi and Leandro Bisiach. Cremonese models, fine workmanship and good golden-red varnish. Credited with over 700 instruments, and one of the premier Italian makers of the 20th century. Achieved 15 gold medals at competitions in Rome, Liege, Cremona, and elsewhere. — John Dilworth

    Worked Bagnacavallo, Rome
    Made Cello, Cello Bow, Viola, Violin
    Taught by Pietro Borghi and Leandro Bisiach

    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £35,994

    90 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinLabelled Giuseppe Lucci Da Bagnacavallo fece in Roma 1985, signed to the label, branded to the inside Lot 164TarisioMay 2025£15,895est. € 15.000-22.000
    ViolinLabelled Giuseppe Lucci da Bagnacavallo Fece in Roma 1979, signed to the label, branded to the inside Lot 54TarisioJanuary 2024£28,320est. £ 12,000-18,000
    CelloLabelled Giuseppe Lucci, da Bagnacavallo, Fece in Roma 1962, branded to the inside back G. Lucci Lot 22TarisioOctober 2023£35,994est. € 30.000-50.000
    ViolinLabelled Giuseppe Lucci da Bagnacavallo fece in Roma 1970, signed to the label, branded to the back G Lot 128TarisioMarch 2022£22,927est. $ 10,000-15,000
    ViolinLabelled Giuseppe Lucci, da Bagnacavallo, fece in Roma 1977, Giuseppe Lucci, branded to the back G Lot 139TarisioOctober 2020£19,200est. £ 8,000-12,000
    ViolinLabelled Giuseppe Lucci, da Bagnacavallo, fece in Roma 1969, Giuseppe Lucci, two fish and G branded Lot 229TarisioMarch 2020£19,200est. £ 15,000-22,000
    Violinminor touch-up to varnish Lot 105SkinnersJune 2019£19,460est. $ 20,000-30,000
    ViolinLabelled Giuseppe Lucci, da Bagnacavallo, fece in Roma 1975, signed to the label, branded 2 fish figures Lot 184TarisioJune 2019£18,000est. £ 12,000-18,000
    ViolinCopy of the Vieuxtemps del Gesù made as a direct commission from the current owner Lot 211TarisioMarch 2019£20,400est. £ 15,000-22,000
    ViolinLabelled with signature Giuseppe Lucci Da Bagnacavallo Fece in Roma 1973, branded internally Lot 142Ingles & HaydayOctober 2018£22,800est. £ 18,000-25,000
    ViolinLabelled with signature Giuseppe Lucci da Bagnacavallo fece in Roma 1982, branded with the monogram Lot 16Ingles & HaydayMarch 2018£24,000est. £ 15,000-20,000
    CelloLabelled Giuseppe Lucci, da Bagnacavallo, fece in Roma 1974, signed to the label Giuseppe Lucci Lot 42TarisioMarch 2018£30,000est. £ 25,000-40,000
    ViolinLabelled Lucci Giuseppe, Liutaio, Bagnacavallo - 1947, Ravenna (Italia), branded internally G. Lucci Lot 196TarisioNovember 2017£23,017est. $ 20,000-30,000
    ViolinLabelled Giuseppe Lucci Da Bagnacavallo fece in Roma 1980, branded G with the likeness of two fish Lot 203TarisioMay 2017£15,721est. $ 15,000-22,000
    ViolaBearing the maker's label and brands Lot 255VichyDecember 2016£12,693est. € 10.000-12.000
    ViolinBearing the maker's label and brands Lot 365VichyDecember 2015£10,223est. € 12.000-15.000
    ViolinBearing the maker's label and brands internally and to the lower rib Lot 265VichyJune 2015£14,014est. € 15.000-18.000
    ViolinMade in collaboration with his workshop, labelled Giuseppe Lucci, Roma, 1988 ..., signed to the label Lot 246TarisioMay 2015£11,436est. $ 18,000-25,000
    ViolinStradivari model, bearing the maker's label and brands Lot 205VichyDecember 2014£14,126est. € 15.000-18.000
    ViolinGuadagnini copy, bearing the maker's label and brands Lot 115VichyJune 2014£19,351est. € 18.000-20.000
    ViolinLabelled Lucci Giuseppe, Liutaio Bagnacavallo, 1953, branded to the inside back and lower rib Lucci G. Lot 261TarisioMay 2014£16,278est. $ 25,000-40,000
    ViolinMade for his friend Umberto Azzolina, Guadagnini model, bearing the maker's label Lot 122VichyDecember 2013£19,908est. € 18.000-20.000
    ViolinMade for his friend Umberto Azzolina, bearing the maker's label and brands Lot 205VichyDecember 2013£19,908est. € 18.000-20.000
    ViolaLabelled Giuseppe Lucci Da Bagnacavallo, Fece In Roma, 1961, branded to the lower rib Lucci G. Lot 103TarisioOctober 2013£17,311est. $ 20,000-30,000
    ViolinBearing the maker's label and brands Lot 106VichyJune 2013£19,380est. € 15.000-18.000
    ViolinLabelled Giuseppe Lucci, Da Bagnacavallo, Fece in Roma, 1966, branded to the inside back Lucci G Lot 234TarisioMay 2013£28,897est. $ 20,000-30,000
    ViolinBearing the maker's signed label, branded on the inside back and at lower rib Lot 49SkinnersApril 2013£9,562est. $ 8,000-12,000
    ViolinLabelled Lucci Giuseppe, allievo di Borghi, costruì in Bagnacavallo 1938 Lot 274Brompton’sMarch 2013£15,600est. £ 12,000-18,000
    ViolinLabelled GIUSEPPE LUCCI DA BAGNACAVALO FECE IN ROMA 1963, bearing the maker's signature Lot 198Christie'sNovember 2012£24,967est. $ 10,000-20,000
    ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 51SkinnersOctober 2012£8,195est. $ 6,000-10,000
    ViolaLabelled with signature Giuseppe Lucci da Bagnacavallo fece in Roma 1975, branded internally Lot 104Sotheby'sOctober 2012£13,750est. £ 10,000-15,000
    ViolinBearing the maker's label and brand Lot 65VichyJune 2012£9,704est. € 5.000-6.000
    ViolaBearing the maker's label and brand Lot 170VichyJune 2012£12,616est. € 12.000-15.000
    Cello BowS/E 67.0 g. 3/4 size—January 2011£464
    Violin35.5 cm Rome, 1989—January 2011£12,153
    Violin35.6 cm Rome, 1983—January 2011£16,540
    Violin35.5 cm Bagnacavallo, 1970—January 2011£9,602
    Violin35.5 cm Rome, 1970—January 2011£30,860
    Violin35.7 cm Rome, 1969—January 2011£23,145
    Violin36.0 cm Ascribed to—January 2011£10,925
    Violin35.5 cm Bagnacavallo, 1970—January 2011£9,232
    Cello73.4 cm Rome, 1973—January 2011£22,503
    Violin35.8 cm Bagnacavallo, 1946—January 2011£14,400
    Viola41.9 cm Rome, 1969 Attributed to—January 2010£7,884
    Violin35.6 cm Rome, 1970 Attributed to—January 2010£7,800
    Viola42.0 cm Rome, 1968—January 2010£12,570
    ViolaRome, 1969 Attributed to—January 2010£2,302
    Cello75.6 cm Bagnacavallo, 1952—January 2009£22,244
    Violin35.6 cm Rome, 1976—January 2009£11,864
    Violin35.8 cm Rome, 1965—January 2009£13,200
    Violin35.5 cm Rome, 1961—January 2009£20,400
    Viola41. 2 cm Rome, 1980—January 2009£4,207
    Violin35.5 cm Rome, 1987—January 2008£21,692
    Violin35.9 cm Roma, 1961—January 2008£15,600
    Viola42.8 cm mid-20th C. Attributed to & possibly by—January 2008£10,788
    Violin35.5 cm Rome, 1961—January 2008£15,600
    ViolinBagnacavallo, 1952—January 2007£9,426
    Viola42.0 cm Bagnacavallo, 1950—January 2007£10,350
    Violin35.7 cm Italy, 1946 c. Attributed to—January 2006£3,881
    Violin35.4 cm Rome, 1969—January 2006£10,202
    ViolinRome, 1980—January 2005£9,600
    ViolinRome, 1979—January 2005£10,755
    Violin1978—January 2003£15,606
    Violin1987—January 2003£8,225
    Violin1987—January 2002£9,813
    Violin1978—January 2002£1,800
    Cello1967—January 2001£11,702
    Violin1967—January 2000£10,350
    Violin1988—January 1999£6,900
    Violin1979—January 1999£6,684
    Violin1989—January 1998£7,475
    Violin1987—January 1998£5,196
    Violin1978—January 1997£6,440
    Violin1982—January 1997£4,140
    Viola42.1 cm 1958—January 1996£5,175
    Violin1979—January 1996£6,900
    Violin1986—January 1996£6,900
    Violin1979—January 1996£8,050
    Violin1980—January 1995£10,350
    Violin1966—January 1994£6,266
    Violin1974—January 1993£5,946
    Violin—January 1993£9,020
    Violin1978—January 1993£5,290
    Viola41.4 cm 1979—January 1990£4,180
    Viola41.3 cm 1979—January 1990£3,960
    Viola42.1 cm 1978—January 1988£2,420
    Viola41.9 cm 1975—January 1987£2,530
    Viola41.9 cm 1978—January 1987£1,870
    Viola43.2 cm 1962—January 1985£2,112
    Viola43.2 cm 1962—January 1984£1,290
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    Biographies

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

    John Dilworth+

    LUCCI, Giuseppe Born 1910 Bagnacavallo, died 1991 Rome Italy. Pupil of Pietro Borghi and Leandro Bisiach. Cremonese models, fine workmanship and good golden-red varnish. Credited with over 700 instruments, and one of the premier Italian makers of the 20th century. Achieved 15 gold medals at competitions in Rome, Liege, Cremona, and elsewhere. Branded internally and beneath the endpin. Printed label: Lucci Giuseppe / Liutaio / Bagnacavallo 1947 / Ravenna (Italia)

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