Silvio Tua
Nice, 1894–1972
Pupil of L. Bisiach in Milan from 1921. Worked for Radrizzani in Vevey 1922-1929. Subsequently established independently in Nice. Assisted by his son Sergio Tua, above. Completed over 150 violins on Guarneri and personal models. Fine materials and orange varnish. Liuteria Italiana / Silvia Tua / di \u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
9 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.9 cm Attributed to & possibly by | — | May 2008 | £1,796 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Nice, 1954 | — | December 2006 | £3,595 |
| Viola | 40.2 cm Nice, 1965 | — | November 2006 | £2,880 |
| Viola | 40.1 cm Nice, 1965 | — | February 2005 | £4,080 |
| Viola | 40.9 cm 1938 | — | June 2001 | £6,200 |
| Violin | 1958 | — | March 2001 | £3,235 |
| Violin | 1958 | — | December 2000 | £1,937 |
| Violin | 1933 | — | May 2000 | £4,400 |
| Violin | 1935 | — | November 1994 | £2,990 |
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John Dilworth+
TUA, Silvio Born 1894 Borgofranco d’Ivrea Italy, died 1972 Nice France. Pupil of L. Bisiach in Milan from 1921. Worked for Radrizzani in Vevey 1922-1929. Subsequently established independently in Nice. Assisted by his son Sergio Tua, above. Completed over 150 violins on Guarneri and personal models. Fine materials and orange varnish. Liuteria Italiana / Silvia Tua / di Torino / Fecit 19.. à Nice / No..
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