Natale Novelli
Cremona, Milan, 1908–1981
Pupil and nephew of G. Pedrazzini. Worked in Codogno after Pedrazzini’s death in 1957. Cremonese models; also the personal model of Pedrazzini. Exhibited at Cremona 1949. Fine workmanship and finish. Gold or red varnish. Highly regarded restorer. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
28 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | Labelled with signature Giuseppe Pedrazzini Cremonese, fece in Milano 1947 Lot 83 | Ingles & H. | January 2024 | £26,400est. £ 25,000-35,000 |
| Cello | Labelled and signed Luciano Sderci Lot 106 | Vichy | December 2020 | £28,559est. € 12.000-15.000 |
| Cello | Cello, 1950 Lot 208 | K auction | November 2019 | £59,587est. KRW 65m-130m |
| Violin | Labelled Giuseppe Pedrazzini, Cremonese, fece in Milano l'Anno 1945, signed Lot 92 | Brompton’s | October 2019 | £18,000est. £ 12,000-15,000 |
| Violin | Labelled and branded Pedrazzini Lot 5 | Vichy | December 2018 | £14,965est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Giuseppe Pedrazzini Cremonese, fece in Milano 1948, signed on the label Lot 236 | Brompton’s | October 2018 | £9,600est. £ 10,000-12,000 |
| Cello | Labelled and branded Pedrazzini Lot 375 | Vichy | June 2017 | £31,320est. € 12.000-15.000 |
| Violin | Labelled and branded Pedrazzini Lot 206 | Vichy | December 2016 | £12,185est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Viola | Labelled and branded Pedrazzini Lot 63 | Vichy | December 2015 | £4,259est. € 6.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Pedrazzini Lot 222 | Vichy | December 2015 | £10,223est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Bearing the original label Giuseppe Pedrazzini, Cremonese, fece in Milano 1947, signed on the label Lot 101 | Brompton’s | November 2015 | £13,200est. £ 10,000-15,000 |
| Violin | Pedrazzini model, labelled and branded Pedrazzini Lot 420 | Vichy | June 2015 | £5,255est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Labelled and branded Pedrazzini Lot 352 | Vichy | December 2014 | £4,238est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Pedrazzini model, labelled and branded Pedrazzini Lot 451 | Vichy | June 2014 | £4,838est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Labelled and branded Pedrazzini Lot 20 | Vichy | December 2013 | £6,171est. € 6.000-8.000 |
| Violin | Copy of the Gagliano Rotondo, bearing the maker's label Lot 31 | Skinners | November 2013 | £17,793est. $ 24,000-28,000 |
| Violin | Made for Pedrazzini, labelled and branded Pedrazzini Lot 260 | Vichy | December 2012 | £19,513est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Viola | Lot 89 | Bonhams | July 2012 | £3,500 |
| Violin | Labelled and branded Pedrazzini Lot 275 | Vichy | June 2012 | £6,793est. € 5.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Giuseppe Pedrazzini, Cremonese, fece in Milano, l'anno 1919, branded G. Pedrazzini Lot 281 | Tarisio | April 2012 | £7,045est. $ 8,000-12,000 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Milan, 1947 | — | January 2010 | £10,642 |
| Cello | 75.2 cm Milan, 1957 | — | January 2008 | £32,175 |
| Cello | 75.1 cm Cremona, 1957 | — | January 2008 | £22,230 |
| Violin | Milan, 1956 | — | January 2005 | £3,622 |
| Violin | Possibly by | — | January 2005 | £4,800 |
| Violin | 1947 | — | January 1996 | £10,350 |
| Violin | 1958 | — | January 1995 | £4,830 |
| Viola | 40.8 cm 1949 | — | January 1984 | £972 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
NOVELLI, Natale Born 1908 Milan, died 1981 Codogno Italy. Pupil and nephew of G. Pedrazzini. Worked in Codogno after Pedrazzini’s death in 1957. Cremonese models; also the personal model of Pedrazzini. Exhibited at Cremona 1949. Fine workmanship and finish. Gold or red varnish. Highly regarded restorer. Natale Novelli / allievo e nipote di Pedrazzini / fece Milano, 1947
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