Enrico Politi
Rome, 1885–1979
Son, pupil, and assistant of Eugenio Politi, below. After the death of his father in 1909 worked with his brother Fernando before moving to Turin. Prolific maker. Personal model based on classical proportions with transparent orange-red varnish. Completed over 400 violins, 30 violas, and 40 cellos. — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labelled Stefano Scarampella di Brescia premiato con medaglie d'argento fratello ed allievo del ... Lot 190 | — | November 2025 | £19,333est. $ 25,000-40,000 | |
| Labelled Stefano Scarampella di Brescia Premiato con Medaglie d'Argento Fratello ed Allievo del ... Lot 167 | — | March 2022 | £20,400est. £ 15,000-20,000 | |
| Labelled Enrico Politi fece Roma - anno 1942, signed to the label Lot 39 | — | March 2022 | £8,713est. $ 6,000-9,000 | |
| Labelled Enrico Politi, fece, Roma anno 1926, inscribed to the top Politi Enrico, fece in Roma, anno 1926 Lot 204 | — | October 2019 | £21,600est. £ 18,000-25,000 | |
| Labelled ENRICO POLITI / FECE ..., two-piece back of narrow deep curl, varnish of a red brown colour Lot 500 | — | April 2019 | £9,314est. € 5.200-5.400 | |
| Labelled with signature Enrico Politi Fece Roma - Anno 1939 Lot 84 | — | March 2019 | £36,000est. £ 30,000-50,000 | |
| Labelled Enrico Politi, fece, Roma anno 1942, signed to the label Lot 163 | — | June 2017 | £10,200est. £ 12,000-18,000 | |
| Labelled Lorenzo Ventapane Fabbricante di strumenti da corde, anno 1813, Abita Calata Borgo di ... Lot 23 | — | March 2016 | £16,800est. £ 12,000-18,000 | |
| Labelled Enrico Politi, fece Roma 1923, signed on the label, good condition Lot 256 | — | March 2016 | £6,000est. £ 5,000-8,000 | |
| Labelled Stefano Scarampella di Brescia, premiato con medaglie D'Argento ... of which it is a copy Lot 187 | — | October 2014 | £12,000est. £ 10,000-15,000 | |
| Bearing the maker's label, good condition Lot 120 | — | December 2013 | £11,945est. € 12.000-15.000 | |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Politi, 1920 c. Possibly workshop of | — | June 2011 | £3,000 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Rome, 1928 | — | October 2010 | £13,519 |
| Violin | 35.2 cm Rome, 1930 c. | — | October 2010 | £13,519 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Rome, 1949 | — | June 2009 | £10,372 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Rome, 1928 | — | May 2009 | £19,410 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Rome, 1935 c. | — | March 2008 | £11,700 |
| Viola | 44.4 cm Probably Italian 20th C. Attributed to | — | October 2007 | £2,569 |
| Violin | Rome, 1946 | — | November 2005 | £3,618 |
| Violin | Rome, 1920 c. Probably by | — | November 2005 | £3,216 |
| Violin | Rome, 1927 | — | April 2005 | £8,772 |
| Violin | Rome, 1912 | — | May 2004 | £5,469 |
| Violin | 1912 | — | October 2002 | £4,354 |
| Violin | 1912 | — | May 2001 | £5,461 |
| Violin | 1925 | — | May 2000 | £10,267 |
| Violin | 1926 | — | November 1994 | £9,200 |
| Violin | 1960 | — | November 1994 | £4,600 |
| Cello | 1907 | — | June 1994 | £14,950 |
| Violin | 1956 | — | March 1994 | £11,500 |
| Viola | 41.3 cm 1903 | — | April 1987 | £5,280 |
| Violin | 1945 | — | May 1980 | £770 |
| Violin | 1945 | — | March 1980 | £756 |
| Viola | 41.4 cm 1945 | — | March 1980 | £2,269 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
POLITI, Enrico Born 1885 Rome, died 1979 Turin Italy. Son, pupil, and assistant of Eugenio Politi, below. After the death of his father in 1909 worked with his brother Fernando before moving to Turin. Prolific maker. Personal model based on classical proportions with transparent orange-red varnish. Completed over 400 violins, 30 violas, and 40 cellos. Juror at several international meetings and competitions. Enrico Politi / fece / Roma – anno 1923
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