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Emidio Celani

Born in Ascoli Piceno in 1866, Emidio was the brother of Constantino, whom he taught. Known as ‘the Turk’, Celani was a prolific maker of plucked instruments, and his violins are comparatively rare. He died in 1898, and his brother continued the business until his own death in 1953. 

Emidio Celani

(Ascoli Piceno, b 1866; d 1898)

Born in Ascoli Piceno in 1866, Emidio was the brother of Constantino, whom he taught. Known as ‘the Turk’, Celani was a prolific maker of plucked instruments, and his violins are comparatively rare. He died in 1898, and his brother continued the business until his own death in 1953. 

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