Vittorio Bellarosa
Naples, 1907–1979
Son of Riccardo Bellarosa, above. Studied with Vito Vitantonio in Rotello 1922, for six months in Mittenwald 1925, and with Rodolfo Fredi in Rome. Made 50 violins before 1927. Briefly attempted to establish a workshop in Milan with his brother Ettore. Returned finally to Naples just prior to 1930. C\u{2026} — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Vittorio Bellarosa Napoli Anno 1967 via San Sebastiano N. 26, signed to the label Lot 122 | Tarisio | March 2025 | £22,244est. $ 20,000-30,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Vittorio Bellarosa, Napoli, anno 19... Lot 99 | Tarisio | May 2024 | £21,668est. € 20.000-30.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Vittorio Bellarosa, Napoli Anno 1956, Via ..., lower rib decorated with an inked seahorse motif Lot 54 | Tarisio | October 2023 | £21,240est. £ 18,000-25,000 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Naples, 1962 | — | March 2011 | £20,400 |
| Viola | 41.5 cm Naples, 1961 | — | March 2011 | £10,800 |
| Viola | 42.3 cm Naples, 1967 | — | April 2010 | £7,856 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Naples, 1965 c. | — | October 2008 | £6,435 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Naples, 1952 | — | October 2008 | £4,750 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Naples, 1949 | — | May 2007 | £8,641 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Probably by | — | March 2007 | £4,025 |
| Violin | 35.0 cm Possibly by | — | May 2006 | £7,971 |
| Violin | Naples, 1952 (and two bows) | — | November 2005 | £12,600 |
| Violin | Possibly by | — | March 2005 | £5,760 |
| Violin | 1967 | — | May 2004 | £7,957 |
| Violin | 1967 | — | July 2003 | £7,200 |
| Violin | 1960 | — | May 2001 | £18,865 |
| Violin | 1960 c. | — | November 2000 | £9,296 |
| Violin | 1963 | — | March 1996 | £7,475 |
| Violin | 1972 | — | March 1993 | £7,480 |
| Violin | 1962 c. | — | November 1989 | £5,500 |
| Viola | 40.8 cm 1950 | — | April 1987 | £2,090 |
| Violin | 1920 | — | June 1985 | £3,520 |
| Violin | 19-- | — | June 1985 | £3,411 |
| Violin | 1940 | — | January 1981 | £2,444 |
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Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
BELLAROSA, Vittorio Born 1907, died 1979 Naples Italy. Son of Riccardo Bellarosa, above. Studied with Vito Vitantonio in Rotello 1922, for six months in Mittenwald 1925, and with Rodolfo Fredi in Rome. Made 50 violins before 1927. Briefly attempted to establish a workshop in Milan with his brother Ettore. Returned finally to Naples just prior to 1930. Completed over 1,000 instruments, almost entirely violins, and all but a very few copies of Gagliano, and labelled as such. Introduced his own label from c.1945. Carried out varnishing work for G. Pistucchi, and purchased his stock and equipment after his death in 1955. Orange or red-brown varnish, both oil and spirit based. Later instruments branded with two sea-horses, one either side of the endpin, up until 1954. Some violas known, and three double basses, but no cellos. Effectively the last maker of the true Neapolitan school. Vittorio Bellarosa / Napoli Anno 1950 / Via Michele Cammarano N.10 Vittorio Bellarosa—Liutaio / Unico allievo del Mo. Liutaio / Cav. Rodolpho Fredi di Roma / fece l’anno 1932 / in Napoli
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