Luthier auction at Catawiki

[David Alex Tricot]

I noticed 2 italian luthiers contemporary auctions this week :

https://www.catawiki.com/fr/l/98704269-luca-zerilli-direct-from-the-luthier-stradivari-violoncelle-italie-2025?po=search&poq=violoncelle

https://www.catawiki.com/fr/l/98874393-gabriele-pralea-direct-from-the-luthier-capicchioni-violoncelle-italie-2025?po=search&poq=violoncelle

 

Beautifull work. I wish them success.

It is not usual to see such sales.

[violinouno]

Very chinese work perhaps. Great estimate and reserve from Simone)

[David Alex Tricot]

On 11/6/2025 at 9:23 AM, violinouno said:

Very chinese work perhaps. Great estimate and reserve from Simone)

 I do not agree this general statement.

On the other side you wrote "perhaps", which means that this comment is inconsistent/not pertinent.

 

[Wood Butcher]

I am not familiar with that site, but there is enough to make me wonder how legit it is.

[fragslap]

I emailed Mr. Zerelli and he confirmed it was his instrument:

"Good morning, and thank you for reaching out!
Sorry for the late reply, I've been very busy lately.
Yes, on Catawiki is my cello, it's a Stradivari model, the latest one that I've made.
There will be another auction in mid December if you're interested!"

[David Alex Tricot]

 Thanks for this confirmation.