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Birth : 1871 in Nice Death : 1948 in Nice

Biography

Career
Albert BLANCHI was the son of Augustin BLANCHI, a violin maker born in Peille-Poglia. Initially trained as a violinist, Albert BLANCHI learned his craft in his father's workshop and eventually succeeded him in 1899.

Works
BLANCHI produced mainly violins (approx. 500) and cellos (approx. 60). Some guitars and mandolins bearing his label, however, were made for a handful of amateurs. BLANCHI’s work is highly appreciated by both musicians and collectors.
Albert BLANCHI would have died in 1948 and not in 1942 as indicated by René Vannes. (1)

Label & stamp
- Manuscript label in the first period (see iconography)
- Then printed label (see iconography)
Stamped to the inside back and top. (two different stamps)
Stamped to the lowest rib. (see iconography)

Honors and Awards
Gold medals at Milan, 1906 and London, 1908. 

Assistant
CHAUVET Jean

Collaborator
Pierre GAGGINI.

Sources
(1) GÉNÉANET

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