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Giovanni Rosadoni

Como, 1905–1991

Active in Pavia, Como, and Milan. Stradivari models with golden-yellow varnish. Fine workmanship and finishing. Violas particularly successful. Exhibited at Cremona 1949 and Bagnacavallo 1976. Costruito dal Liutaio Rosadoni Giovanni / in Pavia anno 19.. — John Dilworth

Worked Como
Made Cello, Viola, Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£11,984

25 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled L. M. Rosadoni Giovanni, via Fogazzaro, 22 - Como, branded to the button RG Lot 138TarisioNovember 2023£3,872est. $ 4,000-6,000
ViolinLabelled L.M. Rosadoni Giovanni, via Fogazzaro, 22 - Como, branded to upper block RG Lot 126TarisioMay 2016£3,323est. $ 4,000-6,000
ViolaUnlabelled, branded to the button RG Lot 39TarisioFebruary 2016£6,777est. $ 8,000-12,000
ViolaLabelled ROSADONI GIOVANNI / fece in Como 19... / Costruzioni e Riparazioni di strumenti moderni ... Lot 76Freeman'sNovember 2015£1,701est. $ 2,500-3,500
ViolinLabelled Rosadoni Giovanni, fece in Como, 1935, branded to the button R. G. Lot 332TarisioDecember 2014£2,857est. $ 3,000-5,000
ViolinBearing the maker's partially legible label and internally stamped initials, two-piece back Lot 86SkinnersNovember 2014£1,630est. $ 2,000-4,000
ViolinLabelled Rosadoni Giovanni, fece in Como, 1932, branded to the button R. G. Lot 265TarisioFebruary 2014£2,879est. $ 3,000-5,000
ViolinLabelled Rosadoni Giovanni, fece in Como, 1935, branded to the button R. G. Lot 295TarisioDecember 2013£2,739est. $ 3,000-5,000
ViolaLabelled L. M. Rosadoni Giovanni, Como, 1976, branded to the button R. G. Lot 84TarisioNovember 2012£11,984est. $ 12,000-18,000
Viola41.6 cm Como, 1978January 2009£3,500
Violin35.8 cm Como, 1973January 2009£2,329
Viola41.6 cm Como, 1940 c.January 2008£2,169
Violin35.7 cm Como, 1978January 2007£1,728
Viola41.5 cmJanuary 2005£345
Viola41.9 cm Como, 1979January 2004£2,734
Violin1980January 2003£2,760
Violin1942January 2002£3,020
Viola41.6 cm 1954January 2000£3,262
Cello1972January 2000£5,723
Viola41.8 cm 1978January 2000£1,526
Violin1949January 1998£2,990
Viola41.6 cm 1980January 1997£1,071
Viola41.8 cm 1976January 1996£1,380
Viola41.8 cm 1979January 1992£683
Viola41.8 cm 1979January 1989£1,650

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

ROSADONI, Giovanni Born 1905 Santa Giustino, Perugia, died 1991 Milan Italy. Active in Pavia, Como, and Milan. Stradivari models with golden-yellow varnish. Fine workmanship and finishing. Violas particularly successful. Exhibited at Cremona 1949 and Bagnacavallo 1976. Costruito dal Liutaio Rosadoni Giovanni / in Pavia anno 19.. Rosadoni Giovanni / fece in Como 1951 / Costruzione e riparazione di strumenti moderni / e classici. Via Fogazzaro 22 tel 591.336- Como

Karel Jalovec+

Pavia, b. June 14, 1905, self dependent since 1949. Stradivari pattern, golden-yellow varnish.

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