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Giovanni Pistucci

Naples, 1864–1955

Pupil of V. Postiglione, active from 1885. Important maker of the 20th cent Neapolitan school. Fine work on classical models, many reproductions of Gagliano and other minor Neapolitan makers with reproduction labels. Fine varnish in shades of golden yellow and red brown, although much of the varnish\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Naples
Made Viola, Violin
Taught by V. Postiglione

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£43,200

25 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Raffaele ed Antonio Gagliano, Quodam Giovanni Napoli 1866 Lot 7TarisioMay 2020£23,560est. $ 25,000-40,000
Viola37.5 cm Naples, 1901 c.May 2011£3,460
Violin35.4 cm Naples, 1922April 2010£18,854
Violin35.8 cm Attributed toApril 2010£11,784
Violin35.7 cm Naples, 1903March 2010£30,000
Viola41.7 cm Naples, 1890 c.March 2010£43,200
Violin35.9 cm 1920 c. Attributed toOctober 2009£2,595
Violin35.5 cm Naples, 1890 c.June 2009£27,600
Violin35.4 cm Naples, 1900 c.March 2009£22,500
Viola40.7 cm Naples, 1905 c.March 2008£21,060
Viola42.5 cm Naples, 1900 c.March 2008£34,100
Viola40.5 cm Naples, Early 20th C. Attributed toOctober 2007£4,000
Violin35.1 cm Naples, 1910 c.May 2007£13,826
Violin35.2 cm Naples, 1900 c.July 2006£20,400
ViolinNeapel, 1882November 2005£3,948
ViolinNaples, 1910 c. Copy of 'Lorenzo Ventapane'November 2005£15,762
ViolinNaples, early 20 c.th C.February 2005£10,200
Viola40.1 cm Naples, 1930 c.March 2004£13,200
Violin1910October 2002£13,766
Violin1900June 2002£9,461
Violin1918November 2001£5,170
Violin1920 c.March 1989£4,840
Violin1889November 1985£3,240
Violin1900-20June 1983£3,036
Violin1930October 1982£1,941

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

PISTUCCI, Giovanni Born 1864, died 1955 Naples Italy. Pupil of V. Postiglione, active from 1885. Important maker of the 20th cent Neapolitan school. Fine work on classical models, many reproductions of Gagliano and other minor Neapolitan makers with reproduction labels. Fine varnish in shades of golden yellow and red brown, although much of the varnishing was done by Bellarosa, who purchased all the tools and equipment of his workshop after his death. Medals awarded at Brussels and Naples. Credited with 800 violins, 200 violas, and 25 cellos. Giovanni Pistucci / Napoli 1923 Giovanni Pistucci / alunno di Vincenzo Postiglione / fece in Napoli anno 1909

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