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    Amati > Makers Archive > C > Luigi Contavalli

    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
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £3,333
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinImola, 1913—June 2005£2,576
    Violin1921—June 2003£3,333

    Biographies

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

    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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    Pupils

    Primo Contavalli Pupil

    Family

    Primo Contavalli Son

    Imola School

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