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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
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    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.March 2024£9,000est. £ 8,000-12,000
    ViolinBearing the maker's label and brand, good condition Lot 152—December 2022£2,645est. € 2.000-3.000

    Biographies

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

    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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