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Vittorio Mutti

Mantua, 1903–1959

Pupil of Carlo Schiavi in Cremona. Several experimental models from early period, some with back and ribs carved from a single block. Later produced rather nondescript instruments on Stradivari models with transparent lightly coloured varnish; some unpurfled. — John Dilworth
Worked Mantua
Made Violin
Taught by Carlo Schiavi
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Violin by Vittorio Mutti, Castiglione delle Stiviere, 1940, front
Violin by Vittorio Mutti. Sold by Amati — from the archive.

Instruments

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,709

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinA violin by Vittorio Mutti, Castiglione delle Stiviere, 1940 Lot 127AmatiOctober 2019£822est. £ 500-1,000
ViolinBearing the maker's label and signature to the table Lot 373CannesOctober 2016£1,709est. € 800-1.000
Violin1947—May 1980£462

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

MUTTI, Vittorio Born 1903, died 1959 Castiglione delle Stiviere, Mantua Italy. Pupil of Carlo Schiavi in Cremona. Several experimental models from early period, some with back and ribs carved from a single block. Later produced rather nondescript instruments on Stradivari models with transparent lightly coloured varnish; some unpurfled. Known to have used maple wood for the bassbar. Over 100 instruments completed. Golden brown varnish with full high arch. Autore Mutti Vittorio / Castiglione delle Stiviere / Mantova 1949 – / Violino 93

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