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    Amati > Makers Archive > S > Lorenzo Stelluto

    Lorenzo Stelluto

    1886–1947

    Pupil of S. Scarampella in Mantua from 1920. Stradivari derived models. Made a large contro-violino which he called ‘Mussolini’ owing to its exaggerated grossness. [Henley, Nicolini] — John Dilworth
    Made Viola
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £2,138

    2 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 167VichyDecember 2018£2,138est. € 2.000-2.500
    Viola40.8 cm 1931—April 1982£908

    Biographies

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

    John Dilworth+

    STELLUTO, Lorenzo Born 1886 Vico del Gargano, died 1947 Bari Italy. Pupil of S. Scarampella in Mantua from 1920. Stradivari derived models. Made a large contro-violino which he called ‘Mussolini’ owing to its exaggerated grossness. [Henley, Nicolini]

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