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Riccardo Bellarosa

Naples, 1871–1941

Trained as a violinist. Learned violin making in the Gagliano and Postiglione workshops. Made very little himself, but was much appreciated as a repairer and restorer, and as a connoisseur and expert. Appointed expert to the Naples Law Court and juror at several major competitions. Riccardo Bellaros\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Naples

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BELLAROSA, Riccardo Born 1871 Naples, died 1941 Rome Italy. Trained as a violinist. Learned violin making in the Gagliano and Postiglione workshops. Made very little himself, but was much appreciated as a repairer and restorer, and as a connoisseur and expert. Appointed expert to the Naples Law Court and juror at several major competitions. Riccardo Bellarosa / Roma anno 1941

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