Dario Vettori
1903–1973
Violinist and member of the Benelli Quartet. Pupil of P. Contavalli in violin making. Early instruments are relatively unrefined with deep middle bouts and heavy edges. Later studied the work of G. Ornati whose influence is evident in his work after 1950. — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | Labelled Darius de Vectoriis discipulus Primi Contavallorum faciebat Florentiolae (Pr. Florentiae) ... Lot 132 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2019 | £6,000est. £ 6,000-8,000 |
| Viola | Bearing the maker's signed label, signature to the upper block Lot 58 | Sunrise | November 2017 | £8,028est. ¥ 600,000-800,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Darius de Vectoriis, faciebat Florentiolae 1938 and Fac me tecum pie flere, inscribed Al mio ... Lot 198 | Tarisio | October 2015 | £4,973est. $ 8,000-12,000 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
VETTORI, Dario Born 1903, died 1973 Firenzuola, Florence Italy. Violinist and member of the Benelli Quartet. Pupil of P. Contavalli in violin making. Early instruments are relatively unrefined with deep middle bouts and heavy edges. Later studied the work of G. Ornati whose influence is evident in his work after 1950. Succeeded by sons Carlo, Born 1940 and Paolo, Born 1945. Medals awarded at Pegli 1956, 1958 and 1960, Florence, Ancona 1957, and Cremona 1965. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Golden-yellow and red-brown varnish, using mostly local timbers. 156 violins, 37 violas, two cellos, and two quartets. [Nicolini]
Karel Jalovec+
Florence b. Nov. 19, 1903 at Firenzuola near Florence, pupil of Primo Contavalli, maker and artist.
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