Solar Fernando Gonzalez
Bravia, Madrid, b. 1921
Stradivari model; golden yellow varnish. Fernando Solar González No.. / Hecho en Madrid Año 19.. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two-piece back of faint medium curl, varnish of a golden brown colour, table sound post crack Lot 3446 | — | June 2025 | £2,562est. £ 2,000-2,500 | |
| Bearing a facsimile label Fernando Solar Gonzales ... En Madrid, Ano 1968, signed to inside Fernando ... Lot 154 | — | March 2016 | £3,600est. £ 3,000-5,000 | |
| No. 97, bearing the maker's manuscript label Lot 39 | — | November 2013 | £3,151est. $ 3,000-4,000 | |
| Labelled Fernando Solar Gonzalez, no. 12, Hecho En Madrid Anno 1968 Lot 61 | — | May 2013 | £5,394est. $ 4,000-6,000 | |
| Bearing an original label numbered 181 Lot 193 | — | March 2013 | £2,160est. £ 2,000-3,000 | |
| Cello | 75.3 cm Madrid, 1970 | — | January 2010 | £3,755 |
| Cello | 75.4 cm Madrid, 1970 | — | January 2010 | £3,077 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Madrid, 1949 n°8 | — | January 2009 | £5,750 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 65 g. | — | January 2006 | £300 |
| Violin | Madrid, 1949 | — | January 2004 | £3,000 |
| Cello | 1979 | — | January 2001 | £2,500 |
| Violin | 1957 | — | January 1994 | £1,320 |
| Violin | Madrid, 1962 | — | January 1987 | £825 |
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Maker Overview
- Fernando Solar González No..
Hecho en Madrid Año 19..John Dilworth
SOLAR, Fernando González (1921–2011)
Spanish violin and guitar maker. Born in Asturias, Spain, Fernando González Solar moved to Madrid in 1943, where he trained under the renowned guitar maker Santos Hernández. Initially specialising in guitar making, he later expanded his work to include violins, violas, cellos and bows.
In 1948 he established his own workshop in Madrid and became one of the leading Spanish makers of the 20th century. His instruments were strongly influenced by the classical Italian tradition, particularly the models of Antonio Stradivari, and are noted for their careful workmanship, elegant proportions and distinctive golden varnish.
Solar was appointed luthier to the Spanish Royal Court and was involved in the care and maintenance of the celebrated Stradivari instruments preserved in the Royal Palace of Madrid. His work gained international recognition, and his workshop produced instruments for many professional musicians.
Alongside his bowed instruments, Solar remained highly respected as a guitar maker. His family continued his instrument-making tradition after his death, preserving the legacy of one of Spain’s most significant modern luthiers.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
GONZÁLEZ, Solar Fernando Born 1921 Bravia, Asturias, Worked from 1943 Madrid Spain Medal awarded at Oviedo 1940. Stradivari model; golden yellow varnish. Fernando Solar González No.. / Hecho en Madrid Año 19..
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Er gilt als der beste spanische Guitarrenmacher des 19. Jahrhunderts. Eine
Guitarre von ihm befindet sich im Museum des Pariser Conservatoriums.
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