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Georges Gavalda

Lausanne, Montpellier, b. 1899

Studied violin at Montpellier Conservatoire. Taught by Huetter and subsequently established in Villefranche. Classical models, well-finished. Good materials with shaded varnish of good texture. — John Dilworth

Worked Lausanne, Montpellier
Made Cello

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£9,000

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
CelloLabelled G.M. Gavalda Lausanne N° 20 1938 Lot 81Ingles & H.January 2024£9,000est. £ 8,000-12,000
Bearing the maker's label and brand, good condition Lot 152December 2022£2,645est. € 2.000-3.000

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

GAVALDA, Georges Born 1899 Montpellier, Worked from 1939 Villefranche France. Studied violin at Montpellier Conservatoire. Taught by Huetter and subsequently established in Villefranche. Classical models, well-finished. Good materials with shaded varnish of good texture.

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