Giovanni Longiaru
New York, Pieve di Cadore, b. 1886
Trained as a wood carver with Gottardo in Venice and studied violin making with G. V. Pezzoni in Cremona. Repairer to the Conservatoire in Venice. Emigrated to New York 1904, and became repairer to the conservatoire there. Completed about 270 instruments; copies of master instruments. Fine workmansh\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.8 cm New York, 1926 n°201 | — | February 2010 | £2,117 |
| Violin | New York, 1925 | — | October 2004 | £1,272 |
| Violin | 1925 | — | November 1999 | £1,632 |
| Violin | 1953 | — | December 1995 | £1,736 |
| Violin | 1943 | — | May 1994 | £2,411 |
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John Dilworth+
LONGIARU, Giovanni Born 1886 Pieve di Cadore Italy. Trained as a wood carver with Gottardo in Venice and studied violin making with G. V. Pezzoni in Cremona. Repairer to the Conservatoire in Venice. Emigrated to New York 1904, and became repairer to the conservatoire there. Completed about 270 instruments; copies of master instruments. Fine workmanship with gold-red varnish of own formulation. Developed the ‘Longiarised Process’ for improved bass bar function. Also made bows in the early part of his career. Giovanni Longiaru / Venice – New York / A.D. 1926. No. 125
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