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Mario Gadda

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£22,800

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Violin	Labelled Gaetano Gadda di Mantova, premiato con medaglia d'oro, allievo di Stefano Scarampella ...	October 2024	£15,048
Cello	Labelled Mario Gadda di Mantova, figlio ed allievo di Gaetano, Fece in Mantova l'anno 1963 ...	October 2024	£22,800
Violin	Labelled Mario Gadda, fece in Mantova, anno 1970, signed to the label, branded M. Gadda Mantova	May 2024	£5,675
Violin	Labelled Mario Gadda, fece in Mantova, anno 1983, modello Ansaldo Poggi, signed Mario Gadda	May 2024	£6,191
Violin	Labelled Mario Gadda anno 1989 fece in Mantova Modello S. Scarampella, signed to the label, branded	May 2024	£6,596
Violin	Labelled Mario Gadda Anno 1984 Fece in Mantova, signed to label, inscribed Modello Personale	March 2024	£10,315
Violin		October 2012	£4,000
Violin		October 2012	£3,500
Violin	35.7 cm Mantova, 1976	December 2011	£6,925
Violin	35.7 cm Mantua, 1986	November 2011	£3,054
Violin	35.7 cm Mantua, 1986 [Workshop of]	May 2011	£3,551
Viola	40.5 cm Mantua, 1986 [Workshop of]	October 2010	£4,882
Violin	35.5 cm Mantua, 1988 [Workshop of]	October 2010	£6,760
Violin	35.3 cm Mantua, 1970	October 2010	£8,750
Violin	35.5 cm Mantua, 1971	March 2010	£6,875
Violin	35.6 cm Mantua, Late 20th C. [Workshop of]	February 2010	£3,849
Violin	35.7 cm Mantua, 2000 c. [Workshop of]	October 2009	£4,820
Violin	35.9 cm Mantua, 1970 c.	October 2009	£9,000
Viola	40.7 cm Cremona, 1978 [Ascribed to]	October 2009	£5,625
Violin	35.8 cm 20th C. [Ascribed to]	October 2009	£4,375
Cello	75.5 cm Late 20th C. [Workshop of]	May 2009	£9,317
Violin	35.7 cm Mario Gadda, Mantua, 2000 c. [Workshop of]	May 2009	£6,599
Viola	42.5 cm Mantua, 1980 c. copy of "Scarampella"	March 2009	£4,095
Cello	75.6 cm Mantua, 1980 c.	March 2009	£14,040
Viola	40.7 cm 1980 c. [Workshop of]	October 2008	£7,231
Violin	35.7 cm Mantua, 2000 c. [Workshop of]	October 2008	£4,680
Cello	74.6 cm Mantua, 1967	October 2008	£12,500
Cello	75.8 cm Mantua, 1991 [Workshop of]	May 2008	£12,586
Viola	40.6 cm Mantua, 1949	May 2008	£9,589
Violin	35.7 cm Mantova, 1998	March 2008	£4,604
Violin	36.0 cm 1955 [Made in collaboration with son "Mario"]	March 2008	£3,120
Violin	35.9 cm Mantua, 1990 c.	October 2007	£4,561
Cello	74.2 cm Mantua, 1957 After Giuseppe Dall'Aglio	February 2007	£6,000
Violin	35.4 cm Mantua, 1991 After Guarneri	February 2007	£3,600
Violin	35.3 cm Mantua, 1998	February 2007	£3,600
Cello	79.7 cm Mantua, 1976	November 2006	£14,400
Violin	35.9 cm Mantua, 1980 c.	October 2006	£6,743
Violin	35.6 cm Mantua, 1970 c.	October 2006	£9,808
Viola	41.1 cm Mantua, 1998	July 2006	£10,200
Violin	35.5 cm Mantua, 1986	May 2006	£6,007
Cello	75.6 cm Mantua, 1963	February 2006	£20,400
Viola	41.1 cm Mantua, 1978	February 2006	£7,800
Cello	Mantua, 1991	October 2005	£7,205
Violin	Mantova, 1963	June 2005	£4,025
Viola	40.5 cm Mantua 1936	May 2005	£4,763
Violin	Mantua, 1980 c.	May 2005	£6,716
Violin	Mantua [Ascribed to & probably by]	May 2005	£6,716
Violin	Mantova, 1980	November 2004	£4,656
Violin	Mantova, 1953 [Made in collaboration with son "Mario"]	November 2004	£4,573
Viola	42.2 cm Mautua, 1975 [Workshop]	October 2004	£3,499
Viola	40.6 cm Mantova, 1949	May 2004	£9,651
Violin	1936	May 2003	£6,624
Violin	1970 c.	June 2002	£4,906
Violin	1953	November 2001	£4,388
Violin	1985	November 2001	£5,585
Violin	1986	November 2001	£5,186
Cello	1981	November 2000	£6,972
Violin	1980	July 2000	£5,400
Viola	41.0 cm 1975	November 1995	£4,600
Violin	1980	November 1994	£4,830
Cello	1977	March 1992	£4,400
Viola	42.1 cm 1973	April 1991	£2,640
Violin	19--	June 1990	£3,520
Viola	42.2 cm 1975	March 1990	£3,080
Violin	1976	June 1989	£3,300
Viola	42.2 cm 1972	March 1989	£1,452
Cello	1964	June 1988	£5,280
Violin	19--	June 1988	£3,740
Violin	1974	November 1987	£1,540
Violin	1976	November 1986	£2,200
Violin	1983	October 1984	£2,464
Viola	42.2 cm 1975	June 1983	£880

Maker Overview

History

Mario Gadda (1931-2008) was born in 1931 and died in 2008 in Mantua, Italy. According to The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers by John Dilworth, he was the son, pupil, and successor of Gaetano Gadda. Mario Gadda established his workshop in Sant'Antonio di Porto Mantovano and was a prolific maker. His labels included inscriptions such as 'Anno.. / Mario Gadda / fece in Mantova [Nicolini]'.

Craft

Workmanship: Mario Gadda was a prolific maker, working to many patterns.
Specialization: He specialized in copies of Balestrieri and Scarampella.

Influence

Mentorship: Mario Gadda was the son and pupil of Gaetano Gadda.

Further Information

Workshop Location: Mario Gadda's workshop was established in Sant'Antonio di Porto Mantovano.
Label Inscription: His labels included 'Anno.. / Mario Gadda / fece in Mantova [Nicolini]'.

Summary

Mario Gadda (1931-2008) was an Italian luthier from Mantua, the son and pupil of Gaetano Gadda. He was a prolific maker, known for working to various patterns and specializing in copies of Balestrieri and Scarampella instruments.

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Biographies

John Dilworth

GADDA, Mario Born 1931, d.2008 Mantua Italy. Son, pupil, and successor of Gaetano Gadda, above. Established in Sant’Antonio di Porto Mantovano. Prolific maker, working to many patterns and specialising in copies of Balestrieri and Scarampella. Anno.. / Mario Gadda / fece in Mantova [Nicolini]