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    Giovanni Lazzaro

    Messina, Sicily, 1913–1979

    Known as ‘Rosario’. Pupil of Pietro Pettinato, a sculptor and amateur violin maker. Stradivari and personal models with dark golden varnish. Giovanni Lazzaro / Messina anno 1919 Giovanni Lazzaro / Messina A. 1937 — John Dilworth
    Worked Messina, Sicily
    Made Violin
    Taught by Pietro Pettinato
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £3,305

    5 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin35.6 cm mid 20th C. Attributed to—July 2011£3,305
    Violin1989—March 1995£2,070
    Violin1989—October 1993£1,610
    Violin1989—March 1992£2,090
    Violin1948—November 1986£1,100
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    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    LAZZARO, Giovanni Born 1913, died 1979 Messina, Sicily Italy. Known as ‘Rosario’. Pupil of Pietro Pettinato, a sculptor and amateur violin maker. Stradivari and personal models with dark golden varnish. Giovanni Lazzaro / Messina anno 1919 Giovanni Lazzaro / Messina A. 1937

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