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Mariano Ortega

Madrid, worked 1820–1855

Fine and tasteful work on Amatisé or Stradivari-derived model. Well-proportioned personal model and fine materials; the head lacking slightly in refinement, the pegbox characteristically slightly stiff. Fine golden-orange varnish. Marianus Ortega, filius Silberi / fecit Matriti Anno 1844, No.7 — John Dilworth

Worked Madrid
Made Violin
Taught by Silverio Ortega
Family Son of Silverio Ortega

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£16,500

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.2 cm Attributed toMarch 2008£3,218
Violin1844November 1989£16,500

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

ORTEGA, Mariano Worked circa. 1820-1855 Madrid Spain Son and pupil of Silverio Ortega. Fine and tasteful work on Amatisé or Stradivari-derived model. Well-proportioned personal model and fine materials; the head lacking slightly in refinement, the pegbox characteristically slightly stiff. Fine golden-orange varnish. Marianus Ortega, filius Silberi / fecit Matriti Anno 1844, No.7

George Hart+

Maker and restorer of instruments.

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