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