Luigi Galimberti

Highest auction price achieved
£ 13200.00

By John Dilworth

GALIMBERTI, Luigi Born 1888 Seveso, died 1957 Milan Italy. Pupil of Rottola and Antoniazzi. Worked for the Monzino company 1928-1930, subsequently. Established in Milan, initially at 7 Piazza Borromeo, later at 17 via Dolomiti. Medals awarded at Rome and Florence. Prolific maker of bowed instruments, including 30 double basses and many guitars. Antoniazzi and Classical models with golden-yellow varnish, both oil and spirit based. Branded on upper back: ‘LG’ Luigi Galimberti / fece a Milano l’anno 1933 Luigi Galimberti / fece a Seveso l’anno 1924 L. Galimberti / Rinomato Liutaio / fece l’anno 1948 / Milano / via Dolomiti, 17

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Price History

Type Title Sold Price
Violin 35.5 cm Milan, 1947 Fri 1st October 10 £ 7437.00
Violin 35.8 cm Milan, 1930 Thu 1st October 09 £ 13200.00
Violin 35.7 cm Seveso, 1929 Sat 1st November 08 £ 10876.00
Violin 1924 Tue 1st October 02 £ 5442.00
Cello 1953 Fri 1st October 99 £ 12380.00
Violin 1930 Sun 1st October 95 £ 5980.00
Violin 1933 Mon 1st November 93 £ 4600.00
Violin 1924 Sat 1st October 88 £ 1045.00

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