Antonio Zanotti

Violin maker
(1695 – 1734)

Antonio Zanotti was a notable 18th-century maker based in Mantua, contemporary with Camilli. He may have received instruction from Hieronymus (II) Amati or Pietro Guarneri, who died in Mantua in 1720. Zanotti's work, characterized by a somewhat coarse quality, showed strong Cremonese influence in technique, with medium-height arching that varied from full to slightly pinched. He employed a fine Amatise ...Read More outline, and at least one instrument featured inlaid decoration reminiscent of Guarneri, including fleu-de-lys in the corners and doubled purfling. The scrolls were finely executed and well-balanced. His varnish was clear and well-colored, ranging from orange to deep red. Zanotti moved to Mantua by 1724, and his instruments are rare, with the first surviving example dated 1726. He may have briefly taught Camillo Camilli, with whom he had a non-compete agreement from 1731–32. Read Less

Price History

- The auction record for this maker is $112,878 in Mar 2008, for a violin.
- 7 auction price results.

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