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Giuseppe Secondo Paganini

Forli, Forlì, 1870–1913

Son and pupil of Luigi Paganini, below. Worked briefly in London. Established in Florence from 1907. All classical models with fine materials. Thick brown varnish of good texture. Some of his work is said to have been passed off later with different labels. Branded internally. — John Dilworth

Worked Forli, Forlì
Made Violin
Taught by Luigi Paganini
Family Son of Luigi Paganini

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£13,190

4 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin Lot 213BonhamsAugust 2026£3,375
ViolinLabelled Joseph Se.dus Paganini F., Aloisius fecit Forolivij an. 1900, branded to the lower ribs G. S. P. Lot 75TarisioJanuary 2024£13,190est. € 5.000-8.000
ViolinViolin, 1900 c. Lot 213BonhamsMay 2013£3,375est. £ 2,000-3,000
Violin36.1 cm Forli, 1897January 2011£5,250

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

PAGANINI, Giuseppe Secondo Born 1870, died 1913 Forli Italy. Son and pupil of Luigi Paganini, below. Worked briefly in London. Established in Florence from 1907. All classical models with fine materials. Thick brown varnish of good texture. Some of his work is said to have been passed off later with different labels. Branded internally. Printed label: Giuseppe Secondo Paganini / di Forli Fece – Firenze 19.. Joseph. Se.dus Paganini F. / Aloisius fecit Forolvij. An 18..

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