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Enrico ROCCA

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£97,750

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Violin		March 2012	£80,450
Violin	36.1 cm 1900 c. [Attributed to]	November 2011	£3,759
Violin	35.7 cm 1858 [Probably by]	October 2010	£20,700
Violin	35.8 cm 1900 c. [Ascribed to]	October 2008	£28,923
Violin	35.5 cm Genoa, 1915	October 2007	£51,423
Violin	35.3 cm Genova, 1904	April 2007	£60,649
Violin	Italy, 1902 c. [Ascribed to]	April 2004	£33,660
Violin	1914	November 2000	£20,909
Cello	1912	July 2000	£48,800
Violin	1898 c.	February 1998	£18,012
Violin	1899	June 1997	£20,700
Violin	1893	June 1996	£51,750
Cello	1895	November 1994	£97,750
Violin	1911	June 1991	£33,000
Violin	1901	November 1989	£31,900
Cello	1908	June 1989	£57,200
Violin	1911	November 1986	£9,680
Cello	1878	April 1984	£14,089

Maker Overview

History

Enrico ROCCA (1847-1915) was born in Turin on April 25, 1847, and died in Genoa on June 7, 1915. He was the son, pupil, and assistant of Giuseppe Antonio Rocca. Around 1860, he moved with his family to Genoa, where he worked as a carpenter at the docks until 1878. He subsequently took up violin making, utilizing his father's tools and patterns. Although not as successful or prolific as his father, his work is generally considered to be of a slightly lower order, according to John Dilworth. Nevertheless, he achieved success at numerous competitions and exhibitions, all of which were enumerated on his later labels. Most of his instruments are dated from approximately 1900.

Craft

Workmanship: His work is generally considered to be of a slightly lower order compared to his father's, according to John Dilworth.
Varnish: He applied a fine shaded varnish, ranging from golden to red-brown, and a good quality gold-yellow varnish.
Patterns: He worked on the pattern of Guarneri, creating fine copies.
Branding: His instruments were branded internally.
Output: He was a skillful violin and mandolin maker.

Influence

Family Influence: He was the son, pupil, and assistant of Giuseppe Antonio Rocca.

Legacy

Recognition: Enrico Rocca was successful at numerous competitions and exhibitions, which were listed on his labels.
Market Value: His instruments are particularly valued in England.

Further Information

Workshop Location: He worked in Genoa.
Labels: His printed labels read: "Rocca Enrico fu Giuseppe / Premiato alle Esposizioni / Milano 1881, Arezzo 1882, Torino 1884 / Bologna 1888, Palermo 1892 / Genova 2 Medaglie 1892-93 / Fecit in Genova. Anno Domini 1896 I.H.S."

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Biographies

John Dilworth Henri Poidras Karel Jalovec

John Dilworth

ROCCA, Enrico Born 1847 Turin, died 1915 Genoa Italy. Son, pupil, and assistant of Giuseppe Antonio Rocca, below. Moved with his family to Genoa c.1860, where he worked as a carpenter at the docks until 1878. Took up violin making thereafter, using his father’s tools and patterns. Not so successful or prolific as his father, his work is of a slightly lower order generally. Nevertheless he was successful at numerous competitions and exhibitions, all enumerated on his later labels. Most instruments are dated from c.1900. Fine shaded varnish, golden to red-brown. Branded internally. Printed labels: Rocca Enrico fu Giuseppe / Premiato alle Esposizioni / Milano 1881, Arezzo 1882, Torino 1884 / Bologna 1888, Palermo 1892 / Genova 2 Medaglie 1892-93 / Fecit in Genova. Anno Domini 1896 I.H.S.