Great Italian Violinmaking(Artemio Versari) Pag.250
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CONTINO, ALFREDO
Born at Naples, 1890. Apprenticed in 12th year to Vincenzo Postiglione – ultimately succeeded to this maker’s establishment and clientéle.
Up to year 1949, constructed 300 violins, 70 ’cellos and 15 violas. Splendid modelling after the various Italian masters. Requisite artistry embodied in his conceptions. Varnish of various shades.
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Liuteria Itatiana
Alfredo Contino
Costruttore di Strumenti ad Arco
Napoli
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Alfredus Contino
Premiato al Concorso di Liuteria in Roma
unico allievo di V. Postiglione
Fecit Napoli anno 1914
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(A.C. with cross, circled. Also signed A. Contino)
Today’s price ￡85 to ￡100.