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
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and signature to the table Lot 373 | Cannes | October 2016 | £1,709est. € 800-1.000 |
| Violin | 1947 | — | January 1980 | £462 |
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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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