Mario Gadda

Name: Mario Gadda auction price records, Amati Instrument Archive
Creator: Amati

Cremona, Mantua, 1931–2008

Mario Gadda (1931-2008) was an Italian luthier from Mantua, the son and pupil of Gaetano Gadda. He was a prolific maker, known for working to various patterns and specializing in copies of Balestrieri and Scarampella instruments.

Worked Cremona, Mantua

Made Cello, Viola, Violin

Family Son of Gaetano Gadda

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£22,800

TypeDecade of saleAuction houseAttributionCurrency

72 results

Type	Details	Auction house	Sold	Price
Violin	Labelled Gaetano Gadda di Mantova, premiato con medaglia d'oro, allievo di Stefano Scarampella ... Lot 152	Tarisio	October 2024	£15,048est. € 15.000-22.000
Cello	Labelled Mario Gadda di Mantova, figlio ed allievo di Gaetano, Fece in Mantova l'anno 1963 ... Lot 94	Ingles & H.	October 2024	£22,800est. £ 20,000-30,000
Violin	Labelled Mario Gadda, fece in Mantova, anno 1970, signed to the label, branded M. Gadda Mantova Lot 84	Tarisio	May 2024	£5,675est. € 6.000-9.000
Violin	Labelled Mario Gadda, fece in Mantova, anno 1983, modello Ansaldo Poggi, signed Mario Gadda Lot 85	Tarisio	May 2024	£6,191est. € 6.000-9.000
Violin	Labelled Mario Gadda anno 1989 fece in Mantova Modello S. Scarampella, signed to the label, branded Lot 118	Tarisio	May 2024	£6,596est. $ 7,000-10,000
Violin	Labelled Mario Gadda Anno 1984 Fece in Mantova, signed to label, inscribed Modello Personale Lot 97	Tarisio	March 2024	£10,315est. $ 10,000-15,000
Violin	Lot 154	Bonhams	October 2012	£4,000
Violin	Lot 345	Bonhams	October 2012	£3,500
Violin	35.7 cm Mantova, 1976	—	December 2011	£6,925
Violin	35.7 cm Mantua, 1986	—	November 2011	£3,054
Violin	35.7 cm Mantua, 1986 Workshop of	—	May 2011	£3,551
Viola	40.5 cm Mantua, 1986 Workshop of	—	October 2010	£4,882
Violin	35.5 cm Mantua, 1988 Workshop of	—	October 2010	£6,760
Violin	35.3 cm Mantua, 1970	—	October 2010	£8,750
Violin	35.5 cm Mantua, 1971	—	March 2010	£6,875
Violin	35.6 cm Mantua, Late 20th C. Workshop of	—	February 2010	£3,849
Violin	35.7 cm Mantua, 2000 c. Workshop of	—	October 2009	£4,820
Violin	35.9 cm Mantua, 1970 c.	—	October 2009	£9,000
Viola	40.7 cm Cremona, 1978 Ascribed to	—	October 2009	£5,625
Violin	35.8 cm 20th C. Ascribed to	—	October 2009	£4,375
Cello	75.5 cm Late 20th C. Workshop of	—	May 2009	£9,317
Violin	35.7 cm Mario Gadda, Mantua, 2000 c. Workshop of	—	May 2009	£6,599
Viola	42.5 cm Mantua, 1980 c. copy of "Scarampella"	—	March 2009	£4,095
Cello	75.6 cm Mantua, 1980 c.	—	March 2009	£14,040
Viola	40.7 cm 1980 c. Workshop of	—	October 2008	£7,231
Violin	35.7 cm Mantua, 2000 c. Workshop of	—	October 2008	£4,680
Cello	74.6 cm Mantua, 1967	—	October 2008	£12,500
Cello	75.8 cm Mantua, 1991 Workshop of	—	May 2008	£12,586
Viola	40.6 cm Mantua, 1949	—	May 2008	£9,589
Violin	35.7 cm Mantova, 1998	—	March 2008	£4,604
Violin	36.0 cm 1955	—	March 2008	£3,120
Violin	35.9 cm Mantua, 1990 c.	—	October 2007	£4,561
Cello	74.2 cm Mantua, 1957 After Giuseppe Dall'Aglio	—	February 2007	£6,000
Violin	35.4 cm Mantua, 1991 After Guarneri	—	February 2007	£3,600
Violin	35.3 cm Mantua, 1998	—	February 2007	£3,600
Cello	79.7 cm Mantua, 1976	—	November 2006	£14,400
Violin	35.9 cm Mantua, 1980 c.	—	October 2006	£6,743
Violin	35.6 cm Mantua, 1970 c.	—	October 2006	£9,808
Viola	41.1 cm Mantua, 1998	—	July 2006	£10,200
Violin	35.5 cm Mantua, 1986	—	May 2006	£6,007
Cello	75.6 cm Mantua, 1963	—	February 2006	£20,400
Viola	41.1 cm Mantua, 1978	—	February 2006	£7,800
Cello	Mantua, 1991	—	October 2005	£7,205
Violin	Mantova, 1963	—	June 2005	£4,025
Viola	40.5 cm Mantua 1936	—	May 2005	£4,763
Violin	Mantua, 1980 c.	—	May 2005	£6,716
Violin	Mantua Ascribed to & probably by	—	May 2005	£6,716
Violin	Mantova, 1980	—	November 2004	£4,656
Violin	Mantova, 1953	—	November 2004	£4,573
Viola	42.2 cm Mautua, 1975 Workshop	—	October 2004	£3,499
Viola	40.6 cm Mantova, 1949	—	May 2004	£9,651
Violin	1936	—	May 2003	£6,624
Violin	1970 c.	—	June 2002	£4,906
Violin	1953	—	November 2001	£4,388
Violin	1985	—	November 2001	£5,585
Violin	1986	—	November 2001	£5,186
Cello	1981	—	November 2000	£6,972
Violin	1980	—	July 2000	£5,400
Viola	41.0 cm 1975	—	November 1995	£4,600
Violin	1980	—	November 1994	£4,830
Cello	1977	—	March 1992	£4,400
Viola	42.1 cm 1973	—	April 1991	£2,640
Violin	19--	—	June 1990	£3,520
Viola	42.2 cm 1975	—	March 1990	£3,080
Violin	1976	—	June 1989	£3,300
Viola	42.2 cm 1972	—	March 1989	£1,452
Cello	1964	—	June 1988	£5,280
Violin	19--	—	June 1988	£3,740
Violin	1974	—	November 1987	£1,540
Violin	1976	—	November 1986	£2,200
Violin	1983	—	October 1984	£2,464
Viola	42.2 cm 1975	—	June 1983	£880

Maker Overview

Life

Mario Gadda (1931-2008) was born in 1931 and died in 2008 in Mantua, Italy. According to The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers by John Dilworth, he was the son, pupil, and successor of Gaetano Gadda. Mario Gadda established his workshop in Sant'Antonio di Porto Mantovano and was a prolific maker. His labels included inscriptions such as 'Anno.. / Mario Gadda / fece in Mantova [Nicolini]'.

Characteristics

Workmanship: Mario Gadda was a prolific maker, working to many patterns.
Specialization: He specialized in copies of Balestrieri and Scarampella.

Recorded labels

Anno..
Mario Gadda
fece in MantovaJohn Dilworth

Influence and legacy

Mentorship: Mario Gadda was the son and pupil of Gaetano Gadda.

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Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

GADDA, Mario Born 1931, d.2008 Mantua Italy. Son, pupil, and successor of Gaetano Gadda, above. Established in Sant’Antonio di Porto Mantovano. Prolific maker, working to many patterns and specialising in copies of Balestrieri and Scarampella. Anno.. / Mario Gadda / fece in Mantova [Nicolini]

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