Evasio Emiliano Guerra
Turin, 1875–1956
Initially self-taught, benefitting from the assistance of C. Oddone, R. Marengo and Fagnola, for whom he later supplied work. Worked briefly in England and France before establishing himself in Turin. Stradivari, Guadagnini, and personal models; close copies of Guadagnini and Rocca. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
26 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Evasio Emilio Guerra, fece in Torino anno 1947, stamped twice Evasio Guerra Torino Lot 87 | Tarisio | March 2026 | £24,000est. Estimate £ 20,000-30,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Evasio Emilio Guerra fece in Torino anno 1940, sold with the maker's bridge Lot 84 | — | March 2021 | £43,033est. $ 50,000-80,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Evasio Emilio Guerra, fece in Torino anno 1922, inscribed Evasio Guerra fece in Torino, 1922 Lot 194 | — | June 2019 | £25,200est. £ 20,000-30,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Evasio Emilio Guerra, fece in Torino anno 1951, branded to the inside Evasio Guerra Torino Lot 131 | — | February 2016 | £25,414est. $ 30,000-50,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Evasio Emilio Guerra, fece in Torino anno 1930, signed to the inside top Lot 169 | — | November 2015 | £24,833est. £ 22,000-30,000 |
| Violin | One-piece back of narrow curl, table of medium grain, varnish of a red colour, perfect condition Lot 32 | — | October 2015 | £3,491est. € 3.800 |
| Violin | Labelled Evasio Emilio Guerra, Turin, 1940, signed to the inside top and dated 1942 Lot 135 | — | June 2012 | £39,000est. £ 25,000-40,000 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm 20th C. Attributed to | — | June 2011 | £3,900 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Turin, 1939 | — | March 2011 | £32,450 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Turin, 1926 | — | April 2010 | £41,244 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Turin, 1935 | — | October 2009 | £29,659 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Mid 20th C. Attributed to | — | March 2009 | £2,340 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Turin, 1921 | — | October 2007 | £11,423 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Turin, 1951 | — | May 2006 | £18,968 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Ascribed to | — | February 2006 | £4,200 |
| Violin | Turin, 1933 | — | July 2004 | £14,400 |
| Violin | Turin, 1941 | — | July 2004 | £9,000 |
| Violin | Turin, 1932 | — | May 2004 | £15,251 |
| Violin | 1934 | — | May 2000 | £14,497 |
| Violin | 1941 | — | March 1999 | £9,200 |
| Violin | 1941 | — | June 1998 | £9,200 |
| Violin | 1953 | — | March 1997 | £10,925 |
| Violin | 1941 | — | March 1996 | £12,075 |
| Violin | 1915 | — | November 1994 | £15,682 |
| Violin | 1939 | — | June 1990 | £7,700 |
| Cello | 1924 | — | June 1988 | £11,000 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
GUERRA, Evasio Emiliano Born 1875, died 1956 Turin Italy. Initially self-taught, benefitting from the assistance of C. Oddone, R. Marengo and Fagnola, for whom he later supplied work. Worked briefly in England and France before establishing himself in Turin. Stradivari, Guadagnini, and personal models; close copies of Guadagnini and Rocca. Fine workmanship with good oil varnish similar to that of Oddone. Also made bows, and worked as a restorer. Evasio Emiliano Guerra / fece in Torino anno 1921
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