Ansaldo Poggi
Bologna, Villafontana di Medicina, 1893–1984
Trained as a violinist. After military service joined G. Fiorini in Zurich in 1921. Established in Bologna from 1923. Important and influential maker. Initially worked in Fiorini’s style, but broadened later to include most classical models with distinctly personal touches. Very fine transparent gol\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
18 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bologne, 1934 | — | June 2011 | £62,822 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Bologne, 1963 | — | June 2011 | £57,312 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Italy, 1925 Ascribed to | — | April 2009 | £5,927 |
| Viola | 41.9 cm Bologna, 1940 | — | October 2008 | £46,850 |
| Viola | 43.1 cm Bologna, 1970 | — | October 2007 | £29,985 |
| Violin | Bologna, 1946 | — | March 2005 | £27,600 |
| Violin | Bologna, 1967 | — | October 2004 | £26,561 |
| Violin | Bologna, 1965 | — | May 2004 | £23,871 |
| Violin | 1934 | — | June 2002 | £26,421 |
| Violin | 1922 | — | November 2000 | £38,732 |
| Cello | 1931 | — | March 1999 | £36,700 |
| Violin | 1931 | — | June 1998 | £20,700 |
| Cello | 1933 | — | March 1998 | £47,700 |
| Violin | 1950 | — | June 1996 | £26,450 |
| Violin | 1931 | — | March 1996 | £19,550 |
| Violin | 1914 | — | November 1989 | £6,050 |
| Viola | 39.8 cm 1928 | — | April 1987 | £7,150 |
| Violin | 1924 | — | March 1982 | £5,042 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
POGGI, Ansaldo Born 1893, Worked Villafontana di Medicina, died 1984 Bologna Italy. Trained as a violinist. After military service joined G. Fiorini in Zurich in 1921. Established in Bologna from 1923. Important and influential maker. Initially worked in Fiorini’s style, but broadened later to include most classical models with distinctly personal touches. Very fine transparent golden-orange varnish, usually with the edges wiped to a lighter shade. Always excellent materials used; much of his wood was given to him by Fiorini. Awards received in 1923, 1925, 1927, and 1929 Rome competitions. Presented a quartet at the 1937 Cremona exhibition. He taught several other makers in Bologna: G. C. Guicciardi, G. Savini, and N. Ferrari. His tools and equipment are housed in the Municipal museum at his birthplace, Medicina. Ansaldo Poggi / da villa Fontana / fece in Bologna Anno 19.. Ansaldo Poggi / da Villa Fontana / allievo di G. Fiorini / Fece in Bologna anno 1..9 Ansaldo Poggi / fece in Bologna Anno 1950 / Anno Santo Ansaldo Poggi / allievo di G. Fiorini / Fecit in Bologna Anno 1929 / Saragozza 160
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