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    Amati > Makers Archive > M > Francesco Magri

    Francesco Magri

    Livorno, worked 1762–1784

    Known as ‘Bischeri’. Pupil of A. Gragnani. Narrow high-arched Stainer-derived model with whalebone purfling. Rugged workmanship and golden-brown varnish. Francesco Magri / Detto Bischeri / Fecit Livorno. Anno 1773. — John Dilworth
    Worked Livorno
    Made Violin
    Taught by A. Gragnani
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £5,280
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin1768—June 1981£5,280

    Biographies

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

    John Dilworth+

    MAGRI, Francesco Worked circa. 1762-1784 Livorno Italy. Known as ‘Bischeri’. Pupil of A. Gragnani. Narrow high-arched Stainer-derived model with whalebone purfling. Rugged workmanship and golden-brown varnish. Francesco Magri / Detto Bischeri / Fecit Livorno. Anno 1773.

    Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

    In einigen leidlichen Geigen kommt sein Name ohne Ortsangabe vor.

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