Utili Nicola
Bologna, Castel Bolognese, Castelbolgnese, b. 1888
Initially a maker of plucked instruments. Later developed an eccentric violin design with inverted corners. Awarded first prize at Turin 1928 for a quartet. Finely finished work with a flat arch. Very good oil varnish and excellent materials. 1922. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
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9 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labelled Nicola Utili, Nel 1916, Fece in Castelbolognese, branded to the button 131 Lot 112 | — | October 2021 | £4,161est. € 7.000-10.000 | |
| Labelled Nicola Utili fece nel 1914 in Castelbolognese, branded 116 on the button Lot 26 | — | June 2021 | £10,200est. £ 4,000-6,000 | |
| Labelled 1932 Nicola A. M., da Castel Bolognese, branded to the upper bass rib 254, its original pegs Lot 189 | — | March 2019 | £4,720est. £ 5,000-8,000 | |
| Inventive cornerless model, labelled Utili Nicola da Castel Bolognese, 1924 Lot 174 | — | October 2012 | £3,600est. £ 4,000-6,000 | |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Bolognese, 1932, personal model with inverted corners | — | January 2011 | £6,000 |
| Cello | Castelbolognese, 1913 | — | January 2010 | £5,949 |
| Cello | 75.5 cm Castel Bolognese, 1919 | — | January 2010 | £10,213 |
| Violin | 1913 | — | January 2001 | £3,018 |
| Violin | 1916 | — | January 1993 | £3,450 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
NICOLA, Utili Born 1888, Worked from 1904 Castelbolognese, Ravenna Italy. Initially a maker of plucked instruments. Later developed an eccentric violin design with inverted corners. Awarded first prize at Turin 1928 for a quartet. Finely finished work with a flat arch. Very good oil varnish and excellent materials. 1922. Nicola / da Castel Bolognese / 1923 Nicola da Castel Bolognese Utili Nicola, fabbricante / Castelbolognese. 1900 Nicola / Fece tili. Nel 1921 / In Castelbolognese
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