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Domenico Pasta

Brescia, worked 1710–1765

Son of Bartolomeo Pasta, above. Worked with his brother Gaetano, below, in the workshop known as ‘Alla Pallada’. Amati and Maggini models; convincing workmanship. Rarely identified. Pasta Domenico Bresciano / fece anno 1765 — John Dilworth
Worked Brescia
Made Violin
Family Son of Bartolomeo Pasta
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,200
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1740 c.—June 1992£2,200

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

PASTA, Domenico Worked circa. 1710-1765 Brescia Italy. Son of Bartolomeo Pasta, above. Worked with his brother Gaetano, below, in the workshop known as ‘Alla Pallada’. Amati and Maggini models; convincing workmanship. Rarely identified. Pasta Domenico Bresciano / fece anno 1765

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Vielleicht ein Sohn von Gaetano P. Seine Geigen sind recht gut, haben
ein flaches Modell und edlen Ton. Er ahmte auch die Modelle von Amati und
Maggini nach.

Cecie Stainer+

Makers in Brescia about 1700-30. They are said to have followed the Amati instead of the Maggini pattern, traditional in Brescia. They were probably pupils of G. B. Rogeri. Their instruments have not a good tone, the varnish is brown colour.

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