Giovanni Lazzaro
Messina, Sicily, 1913–1979
Known as ‘Rosario’. Pupil of Pietro Pettinato, a sculptor and amateur violin maker. Stradivari and personal models with dark golden varnish. Giovanni Lazzaro / Messina anno 1919 Giovanni Lazzaro / Messina A. 1937 — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
5 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm mid 20th C. Attributed to | — | July 2011 | £3,305 |
| Violin | 1989 | — | March 1995 | £2,070 |
| Violin | 1989 | — | October 1993 | £1,610 |
| Violin | 1989 | — | March 1992 | £2,090 |
| Violin | 1948 | — | November 1986 | £1,100 |
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LAZZARO, Giovanni Born 1913, died 1979 Messina, Sicily Italy. Known as ‘Rosario’. Pupil of Pietro Pettinato, a sculptor and amateur violin maker. Stradivari and personal models with dark golden varnish. Giovanni Lazzaro / Messina anno 1919 Giovanni Lazzaro / Messina A. 1937
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