Eugenio Degani
Violin maker
(1842 – 1901)
Eugenio Degani is said to be the founder of the modern Venetian school of violin making. He was born in Merlara, just outside Montaganana and after training with his father Domenico, he established his own workshop in Montagnana in 1867 before moving to Venice in 1888. His instruments show precise craftsmanship with personal style, although he occasionally copied makers such as Stradivari, Guarneri and Montagnana. His elongated, deeply carved scrolls are particularly characteristic, and some violins from his Montagnana period have double purfling. His son Giulio followed him in the tradition and assisted him.
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $108,000 in Nov 2019, for a cello.
- 155 auction price results.
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Degani family tree
Instruments
Viola -
1895
Venice
Viola -
1899
Venice
Cello -
1879
Venice
Cello -
c. 1880
Venice
Cello -
1884
Venice
Cello -
1885
Venice
Cello -
1891
Venice
Cello -
1894
Venice
Cello -
1895
Venice
Cello -
No Date
Venice