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Luigi Contavalli

Imola, 1862–1954

Proficient maker of his own models and Stradivari patterns. Prolific cello maker. Good golden-yellow varnish and locally sourced timber. Gold medals awarded in Marseilles 1903, London 1905, and Bologna 1907. Fatto / da ContavalIi Luigi / nel 1895 in Imola — John Dilworth

Worked Imola
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£3,333
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinImola, 1913January 2005£2,576
Violin1921January 2003£3,333

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

CONTAVALLI, Luigi Born 1862, died 1954 Imola Italy. Proficient maker of his own models and Stradivari patterns. Prolific cello maker. Good golden-yellow varnish and locally sourced timber. Gold medals awarded in Marseilles 1903, London 1905, and Bologna 1907. Fatto / da ContavalIi Luigi / nel 1895 in Imola

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