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Eugen Tenucci

Zurich, 1874–1960

Family of Tuscan origin. Pupil of Züst. Head of the violin department at the Hug shop, Zurich from 1899. Stradivari and Guarneri models using oil and spirit varnishes of good appropriate colours. Well regarded as a connoisseur and expert. Gebaut von E. Tenucci / im Geigenbau – Atelier / Hug &#\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Zurich
Made Cello, Viola, Violin
Taught by Züst

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£4,600

4 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.3 cm Zurich, 1946 Workshop ofOctober 2010£1,652
ViolinZurich, 1902 WorkshopMay 2005£504
Cello1912November 2001£4,600
Viola40.9 cm Zurich, 1949March 1990£1,430

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

TENUCCI, Eugen Born 1874 Menton France, died 1960 Zurich Switzerland. Family of Tuscan origin. Pupil of Züst. Head of the violin department at the Hug shop, Zurich from 1899. Stradivari and Guarneri models using oil and spirit varnishes of good appropriate colours. Well regarded as a connoisseur and expert. Gebaut von E. Tenucci / im Geigenbau – Atelier / Hug & Co. Zürich 19.. [Boltschacher]

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Leiter der Geigenbau-Werkstatt der Gebrüder Hug.

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