Giuseppe Pellacani
Medolla, Modena, b. 1900
Violinist and pupil in lutherie of N. Bianchi in Nice and E. Arassi in Milan from 1940. Guarneri model with thick clear shaded varnish; golden-yellow to red-brown. Completed 137 violins, 26 violas, and 72 cellos. Medals awarded in Ascoli Piceno 1959 and Cremona 1967. Giuseppe Pellacani / medaglia d’\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
28 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.7 cm Modena, 1960 c. | — | April 2010 | £4,321 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Medolla, 1974 | — | March 2010 | £4,375 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Modena, 1935 | — | March 2009 | £6,875 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Modena, 1944 | — | June 2008 | £8,237 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm 1960 c. Attributed to | — | May 2008 | £3,293 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Modena, 1964 | — | May 2008 | £6,585 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Modena, 1935 | — | October 2007 | £9,218 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm Modena, 1969 | — | October 2007 | £6,875 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Modena, 1944 | — | May 2007 | £4,609 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Modena, 1964 | — | October 2006 | £3,678 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Modena, 1945 | — | October 2006 | £3,558 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Modena, 1942 | — | October 2006 | £4,528 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Modena, 1940 c. | — | October 2006 | £2,717 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Modena, 1950 c. | — | October 2006 | £4,851 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Modena, 1944 | — | October 2006 | £4,205 |
| Violin | Modena, 1970 #212 | — | November 2005 | £2,526 |
| Viola | 40.6 cm Modena, 1943 | — | November 2005 | £5,254 |
| Violin | Ascribed to | — | November 2005 | £4,269 |
| Violin | Modena, 1980 Probably by | — | November 2005 | £2,010 |
| Cello | 1970 | — | November 2001 | £3,989 |
| Violin | 1970 | — | November 2001 | £4,787 |
| Cello | 1970 | — | May 2001 | £4,255 |
| Violin | 1970 | — | May 2001 | £3,546 |
| Violin | 1949 | — | November 2000 | £4,503 |
| Violin | 1941 | — | November 1995 | £2,760 |
| Violin | 1958 | — | May 1995 | £3,953 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1968 | — | April 1982 | £756 |
| Violin | 1955 | — | November 1981 | £1,045 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
PELLACANI, Giuseppe Born 1900 Medolla, Modena Italy. Violinist and pupil in lutherie of N. Bianchi in Nice and E. Arassi in Milan from 1940. Guarneri model with thick clear shaded varnish; golden-yellow to red-brown. Completed 137 violins, 26 violas, and 72 cellos. Medals awarded in Ascoli Piceno 1959 and Cremona 1967. Giuseppe Pellacani / medaglia d’argento – Ascoli Piceno 1959 / Medagllia d’oro – Cremona 1967 / Fece a Modena anno 19.. [Nicolini]
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