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Plinio Michetti

Calizzano, Turin, 1891–1991

Pupil of E. Peluzzi in Genoa; possibly also acquainted with Candi and De Barbieri. Established in Turin c.1920, working for Morutto, a musical instrument dealer. Later opened his own business in the Corso Lecce. Awarded medals in Turin 1928 and Cremona 1949. Influenced by Oddone and Fagnola. — John Dilworth
Worked Calizzano, Turin
Made Cello, Viola, Violin
Taught by E. Peluzzi
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£34,850

37 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 315VichyDecember 2021£24,274est. € 8.000-10.000
ViolinLabelled with signature Plinio Michetti Fece in Torino l'Anno 1939, bearing an inscription on upper ribs Lot 2Ingles & HaydayNovember 2021£18,000est. £ 15,000-20,000
ViolinBearing an original signed label, branded internally MICHETTI TORINO Lot 125Brompton’sJanuary 2021£9,600est. £ 8,000-10,000
ViolinLabelled Plinio Michetti fece in Torino anno 1931, inscribed Plinio Michetti fece in Torino anno 1931 Lot 151TarisioNovember 2020£9,967est. $ 8,000-12,000
ViolinLabelled Plinio Michetti, fece in Torino l'anno 1923, signed on the label Plinio Michetti Lot 72Brompton’sOctober 2019£16,800est. £ 14,000-18,000
ViolinLabelled Plinio Michetti fece, in Torino anno 1927, Corso Lecce 82 Lot 198TarisioMarch 2019£7,500est. £ 8,000-12,000
ViolinLabelled Plinio Michetti fece in Torino anno 1934, signed on the label, branded Lot 157Brompton’sJune 2017£16,200est. £ 15,000-20,000
ViolinBearing the maker's signed label, internal brand and stamp below the button, two-piece back Lot 71SkinnersNovember 2014£1,708est. $ 4,000-6,000
ViolinAfter Giuseppe Rocca, labelled Plinio Michetti fece in Torino anno 1932, signed Giuseppe Rocca 1852 Lot 255Brompton’sOctober 2013£21,600est. £ 18,000-25,000
ViolinLabelled PLINIO MICHETTI FECIT TAURINI ANNO 1933 Corso Lecce, 82, branded Lot 211Christie'sNovember 2012£9,363est. $ 15,000-25,000
Violin Lot 66BonhamsMarch 2012£8,250
ViolinLabelled Plinio Michetti, fece in Torino l'anno 1941 with signature, of a lightly craquelled deep red colour Lot 66BonhamsMarch 2012£6,892est. £ 6,000-8,000
Violin35.6 cm Mid-20th C. Attributed to—October 2011£4,000
Violin35.6 cm Turin, 1940—March 2011£18,750
Cello75.9 cm Turin, 1934—October 2009£34,850
Violin35.6 cm Turin, 1958—March 2008£6,435
Violin35.6 cm 1950-60 c. Probably by—October 2007£3,884
Violin35.6 cm Turin, 1936—October 2007£11,991
Violin35.6 cm Turin, 1925 Attributed to—April 2007£7,884
Violin35.7 cm Mid-20th C. Ascribed to—November 2006£5,040
ViolinTurin, 1940 c.—November 2005£16,419
ViolinTorino, 1929—June 2005£8,050
ViolinTurin, 1967—May 2005£9,357
CelloTurin, 1920—May 2005£5,974
ViolinTurin, 1946—May 2005£5,495
Violin1975 c. Attributed to—May 2005£1,832
ViolinTurin, 1932—November 2004£7,200
Violin1937—November 2003£14,100
Violin1958—June 1999£1,725
Violin1926—November 1998£4,503
Violin1959—June 1994£9,200
Violin1966—November 1993£2,760
Violin1928—May 1986£702
Violin1949—March 1986£1,517
Viola41.9 cm 1948—June 1985£2,464
Violin1928—June 1985£1,705
Violin1930—November 1984£1,430

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

MICHETTI, Plinio Born 1891 Calizzano, Savona, died 1991 Turin Italy. Pupil of E. Peluzzi in Genoa; possibly also acquainted with Candi and De Barbieri. Established in Turin c.1920, working for Morutto, a musical instrument dealer. Later opened his own business in the Corso Lecce. Awarded medals in Turin 1928 and Cremona 1949. Influenced by Oddone and Fagnola. Classical Cremonese models. Well-finished with fine yellow and golden-brown oil varnish. Over 300 violins completed. Plinio Michetti / fece in Torino l’anno 1948 Plinio Michetti / fecit Taurini / anno 1928 / Corso Lecce, 82 [Blot IV]

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