Francesco Zani
worked 1722–1765
Unsophisticated work, but very characteristically Italian and admirable. Outline not well governed. Pale hard yellow varnish. High rounded arching with obvious Stainer influence. Short open soundholes. Scroll with tapering volutes from front and back view, in the manner of Grancino. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
9 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labelled Zanoli Francesco, Nonantola, Fece l'anno 1988, inscribed Zanoli Francesco, 1988, N59 Lot 99 | — | February 2019 | £1,864est. $ 3,000-5,000 | |
| Labelled Zanoli Francesco, Nonantola, fece l'anno 1984 Lot 220 | — | June 2014 | £1,273est. $ 1,000-1,500 | |
| Labelled Zanoli Francesco, Nonantola, 1980 Lot 54 | — | June 2013 | £1,160est. $ 2,500-4,000 | |
| Labelled Zanoli Francesco, Nonantola, fece l'anno 1988 Lot 136 | — | October 2012 | £1,440est. £ 1,500-2,200 | |
| Labelled Zanoli Francesco, Nonantola, 1987 Lot 145 | — | October 2012 | £1,800est. £ 2,000-3,000 | |
| Labelled Zanoli Francesco, Nonantola, fece l'anno 1985 Lot 24 | — | June 2012 | £1,560est. £ 2,000-3,000 | |
| Labelled Zanoli Francesco, Nonantola, 1981 Lot 93 | — | June 2012 | £1,800est. £ 2,000-3,000 | |
| Labelled Zanoli Francesco, Nonantola, 1988 Lot 211 | — | April 2012 | £2,225est. $ 3,000-5,000 | |
| Labelled Zanoli Francesco, Nonantola, 1982 Lot 119 | — | March 2012 | £2,160est. £ 1,800-2,500 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
ZANI, Francesco Worked circa. 1722-1765 Reggio Emilia Italy. Unsophisticated work, but very characteristically Italian and admirable. Outline not well governed. Pale hard yellow varnish. High rounded arching with obvious Stainer influence. Short open soundholes. Scroll with tapering volutes from front and back view, in the manner of Grancino. Extended last turn to the eye and rather squared-off chin. Plain materials.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Seine Violinen sind gewöhnliche Handwerksarbeit ohne Stil und Kunstwerth, klingen aber manchmal nicht übel. In seinen geschriebenen Zetteln ahmt er gedruckte Buchstaben nach.
Henri Poidras+
Small make, ordinary work compensated by fine qualities of tone.
Karel Jalovec+
Reggio Emilia. 1724—1765. Instruments of mediocre quality, provided with handwritten labels.
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