Vincenzo (II) Postiglione

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£84,000

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Violin	3/4 size violin, labelled N. 14 Vincentius Postiglione me fecit Neap: 1910	October 2024	£6,840
Cello		March 2012	£55,250
Violin	35.6 cm Late 19th C. [Ascribed to]	October 2011	£20,000
Cello	74.5 cm Naples, 1880 nÂ°18	October 2011	£84,000
Violin	35.6 cm Naples, 1885 c. [Ascribed to & probably by]	February 2011	£6,309
Violin	35.9 cm Naples, 1892	October 2010	£78,861
Viola	41.5 cm Early 20th C. [Attributed to]	April 2010	£11,784
Violin	Naples, 1910 c.	April 2010	£18,412
Violin	35.9 cm Naples, 1890 c.	March 2010	£24,000
Violin	35.5 cm [Attributed to]	October 2009	£4,078
Violin	35.8 cm Naples, 1885	October 2009	£36,050
Violin	35.6 cm Naples, 1896	May 2009	£29,115
Violin	26.0 cm Naples, 1855, Child's size	November 2008	£2,668
Violin	35.5 cm Naples, 1896 [Workshop]	October 2008	£18,084
Violin	35.9 cm Naples, 1885 [Workshop]	May 2008	£12,572
Violin	35.7 cm [Attributed to]	October 2007	£3,998
Violin	35.4 cm Naples, 1900 c.	October 2007	£14,651
Violin	35.8 cm Naples, 1887	May 2007	£18,722
Violin	35.2 cm Naples, 1900 c. [Workshop]	May 2007	£11,783
Violin	35.3 cm Naples, 1880 c.	November 2006	£31,577
Violin	35.4 cm Naples, 1900 c. [Workshop]	October 2006	£17,682
Violin	35.5 cm [Attributed to]	May 2006	£5,825
Violin	Probably Naples, late-19th C. [Possibly by]	November 2005	£7,200
Cello	[Workshop]	October 2005	£11,135
Violin	Naples, 1898	May 2005	£21,600
Violin	1899	October 2003	£20,355
Violin	1906	July 2003	£12,600
Violin	1881	June 2002	£28,685
Violin	1875 c.	November 2001	£19,947
Violin	1890	June 2001	£17,825
Violin	1893	November 1999	£19,550
Violin	1907	May 1999	£6,332
Violin	1879	March 1998	£25,875
Violin	1890 c.	February 1998	£13,855
Violin	1908	November 1997	£12,929
Cello	1885	March 1997	£48,300
Violin	1899	May 1995	£22,281
Violin	1911	May 1995	£17,969
Violin	1894	March 1995	£33,350
Violin	1902	November 1994	£4,481
Violin	1859	November 1994	£7,820
Cello	1895	March 1988	£10,450
Cello	1899	June 1983	£14,286

Maker Overview

History

Vincenzo (II) Postiglione (1835-1916) was born in 1835 in Naples, Italy, and died in 1916. He is presumed to be the son and pupil of Vincenzo Postiglione (I). He was apprenticed to Vincenzo Jorio from 1847 to 1852, and established himself independently in Naples from 1855. His shop was continued by his sons from 1910, and he was considered one of the leading Italian makers of his period.

Craft

Copying: He produced convincing copies of Nicolas Gagliano, utilizing appropriate varnish.
Models: He crafted Guarneri models, often featuring a darker red-brown varnish, and also made Stradivari and Guadagnini models.
Output: He is credited with producing 278 violins, 60 violas, 115 cellos, 29 double basses, nine viola d'amores, and 14 viols.
Branding: Some of his instruments are branded on the back button with 'P' and inscribed 'Vincentius Postiglione / me fecit Neapoli Anno 18..'.

Influence

Mentorship: He is presumed to have been the son and pupil of Vincenzo Postiglione (I).
Apprenticeship: He served an apprenticeship under Vincenzo Jorio from 1847 to 1852.

Legacy

Family Continuity: His workshop in Naples was continued by his sons from 1910.
Reputation: He was recognized as one of the leading Italian makers of his period.

Further Information

Workshop Location: He established his independent workshop in Naples from 1855.
Branding Details: Instruments are sometimes branded on the back button with 'P' and bear the inscription 'Vincentius Postiglione / me fecit Neapoli Anno 18..'.

Summary

Vincenzo (II) Postiglione (1835-1916) was a prominent Italian violin maker born in Naples. Presumed to be the son and pupil of Vincenzo Postiglione (I), he apprenticed with Vincenzo Jorio before establishing his own workshop in Naples in 1855. He was known for his convincing copies of Nicolas Gagliano and his work on Guarneri, Stradivari, and Guadagnini models, often using a darker red-brown varnish. His prolific output included violins, violas, cellos, double basses, viola d'amores, and viols, and his shop was continued by his sons from 1910.

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Biographies

John Dilworth

POSTIGLIONE, Vincenzo (II) Born 1835, died 1916 Naples Italy. Presumed son and pupil of Vincenzo Postiglione (I), above. Apprenticed to Vincenzo Jorio 1847-1852. Established independently in Naples from 1855. His shop was continued by his sons from 1910. One of the leading Italian makers of the period. Convincing copies of Nicolas Gagliano with appropriate varnish. Guarneri models with darker red-brown varnish. Stradivari and Guadagnini models also encountered. Credited with 278 violins, 60 violas, 115 cellos, 29 double basses, nine viola d’amores, and 14 viols. Some branded on the back button: ‘P’ Vincentius Postiglione / me fecit Neapoli Anno 18..