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
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
22 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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