"...Mr. Valotti is a valuable person, whose skills as an artisan is undoubted.  Mr. Valotti is an excellent worker who has done valuable things for our Company in connections with furniture making and finishing."

- Gianni Versace S.p.A.
Renowned Fashion Designer

 

"The Innocenti family and its companies are famous worldwide for their engineering activities, and of course as automobile manufacturers as well... I, Liliana Innocenti, wife of the late Luigi Innocenti, son of Dr. Ferdinando Innocenti, attest that Mr. Diego Valotti has been responsible for restoring and polishing antique furniture of value in many of our family's homes from the 1970's through the 1990's.  Mr. Valotti has always represented himself and his trade with professionalism and responsibility.  He maintains a good relationship with this family to this date."

- Liliana Innocenti

 

"The Sergio Biemmi Company is a longstanding firm specializing in the traditional method of French polishing fine furniture using all natural products.  The Sergio Biemmi Company excels in the restoration of antique furniture with long experience in refinishing pianofortes, conservation of English and French antiques of value, and the examination and evaluation thereof.   The company's owner, Mr. Sergio Biemmi, has collaborated with Mr. Diego Valotti in the aforementioned activities for between twenty and twenty-five years.  During this time they worked together for many celebrated clientele and illustrious families both in Italy and abroad.  Mr. Valotti's knowledge and professionalism in the art of French polishing borders on perfection."

-Sergio Biemmi

 

"The Mobili e Arredi Srl. of Milan is a highly skilled firm specializing in cabinetry and detailed custom furniture making as well as the restoration of antique furniture... Many of this company's clientele are well known names in high fashion and finance, such as:   Gianni Versace, Gio' Moretti, Spelta S.P.A., Studio Arch. Mongiardino, Ing. Carlo De Benedetti, Dr. Massimo Moratti. 

This company has often utilized the services of Mr. Diego Valotti for quality French polishing and has always appreciated his experience and professionalism in this regard."

-Burton Antonier

"I write to complement you on the high quality of the restoration work you have executed on objects from John and Mable Ringling's home, the Ca d'Zan. All the pieces you have worked on look wonderful. You completed the restoration and conservation work in a timely manner, paying great attention to historical detail and technique. It is a pleasure working with you.

 I look forward to working with you again in the future."

-Francis J. Puig
Curator of Ca d'Zan

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