Imola School
Luigi Contavalli
Imola, 1862–1954
Proficient maker of his own models and Stradivari patterns. Prolific cello maker. Good golden-yellow varnish and locally sourced timber. Gold medals awarded in Marseilles 1903, London 1905, and Bologna 1907. Fatto / da ContavalIi Luigi / nel 1895 in Imola — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Imola, 1913 | June 2005 | £2,576 |
| Violin | 1921 | June 2003 | £3,333 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
CONTAVALLI, Luigi Born 1862, died 1954 Imola Italy. Proficient maker of his own models and Stradivari patterns. Prolific cello maker. Good golden-yellow varnish and locally sourced timber. Gold medals awarded in Marseilles 1903, London 1905, and Bologna 1907. Fatto / da ContavalIi Luigi / nel 1895 in Imola
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Pupils
Primo Contavalli Pupil
Family
Primo Contavalli Son
Working in Imola at the same time
Pasquale Berardi 1807–1896
Primo Contavalli 1899–1989