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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.. Rosadoni Giovanni / fece in Como 1951 / Costru\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Como
Made Cello, Viola, Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£5,723

16 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Viola41.6 cm Como, 1978October 2009£3,500
Violin35.8 cm Como, 1973May 2009£2,329
Viola41.6 cm Como, 1940 c.October 2008£2,169
Violin35.7 cm Como, 1978May 2007£1,728
Viola41.5 cmApril 2005£345
Viola41.9 cm Como, 1979May 2004£2,734
Violin1980May 2003£2,760
Violin1942June 2002£3,020
Viola41.6 cm 1954December 2000£3,262
Cello1972May 2000£5,723
Viola41.8 cm 1978May 2000£1,526
Violin1949March 1998£2,990
Viola41.6 cm 1980May 1997£1,071
Viola41.8 cm 1976November 1996£1,380
Viola41.8 cm 1979November 1992£683
Viola41.8 cm 1979June 1989£1,650

Biographies

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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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