Paolo De Barbieri labels
Contributed by René Villeaux on Dec 30th, 2022. Artwork published in
circa 1916
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“Paolo De Barbieri – Genova / Fece nell’anno 1930”
These labels were used by violin maker Paolo De Barbieri (1889–1964) of Genova over the course of several decades, and probably throughout his whole career. The label design uses Radium, a typeface issued by Ludwig & Mayer around 1905. Local foundry Fausto Gallico offered it under the name Serie Egeria. The date of manufacture as well as the signature was added by hand. This post shows three labels from the violins sold through Tarisio Auctions, made in 1916, 1930, and 1959.
“Copia Guarneri del Gesù / Paolo De Barbieri – Genova / Fece nell’anno 1916”
“Paolo De Barbieri – Genova / Fece nell’anno 1959”
