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Geza Vadon

1884–1979

Pupil of G. Varady in his Grosswardein Violin Making School, Budapest 1923-1927. Also studied with F. Bikszegi up to 1928. Passed his master’s examination in 1936. Neat professional work on Stradivari-derived models with yellow-orange oil varnish. — John Dilworth
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£6,000

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolaLabelled Készitette Dr. Vadon Géza, Budapest, 1933, op 32 Lot 33TarisioOctober 2020£6,000est. £ 4,000-6,000
ViolinLabelled Keszitette, dr. Vadon Geza, Budapesteu, 1926 - ban., op. 10, excellent condition Lot 220—May 2019£2,040est. £ 1,000-1,500

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

VADON, Géza Born 1884 Nyüved, died 1979 Budapest Hungary. Pupil of G. Varady in his Grosswardein Violin Making School, Budapest 1923-1927. Also studied with F. Bikszegi up to 1928. Passed his master’s examination in 1936. Neat professional work on Stradivari-derived models with yellow-orange oil varnish. Around 160 violins, 35 violas, and two cellos completed. None of these were sold during the maker’s own lifetime. Author of Hangszerész (vonós) szakmai ismeret (Budapest, 1975); (Technical Information for Makers of Bowed Instruments). Instruments made after c.1830 branded beside endpin: ‘V.G.’. Labels generally manuscript, but some printed. Faciebat dr. Géza Vadon / Budapestini Anno 1946. Op.60 [Benedek]

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