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(Pilosius) Francesco Pelizon

Gorizia, worked 1748–1760

Fine work on a Venetian style recalling Deconet; he may have been a pupil. Full arch and flat edge with outwardly projecting corners. Long widely-set soundholes. Large volute on slender pegbox with deeply cut throat. Very fine golden-yellow varnish. — John Dilworth
Worked Gorizia
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John Dilworth+

PELIZON (PILOSIUS), Francesco Worked circa. 1748-1760 Gorizia Italy. Fine work on a Venetian style recalling Deconet; he may have been a pupil. Full arch and flat edge with outwardly projecting corners. Long widely-set soundholes. Large volute on slender pegbox with deeply cut throat. Very fine golden-yellow varnish. Franciscus Pilosius Goritiensis / fecit anno 1748 Francesco Pilosio / fecit in Gorizia, 1778 Franciscus Pilosius / Gorizia Anno 1760

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