Imola School
Primo Contavalli
Imola, 1899–1989
Son and pupil of Luigi Contavalli, above. Stradivari and Guarneri model. Golden-yellow varnish. Silver medal in Rome 1920. Generally more highly regarded than his father. Good classical model with personal touches. Fatto / da / Contavalli Primo di Luigi / nel 19.. in Imola — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
10 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Fatto da Contavalli Primo di Luigi nel 1967 in Imola Primo, signed to the label Lot 126 | Tarisio | May 2024 | £9,423est. $ 10,000-15,000 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Imola, 1954 | — | March 2011 | £5,000 |
| Viola | 40.8 cm Imola, 1937 Attributed to | — | October 2009 | £3,600 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Imola, 1927 | — | December 2006 | £8,717 |
| Violin | Imola, 1932 | — | November 2005 | £6,000 |
| Violin | Attributed to | — | May 2004 | £3,860 |
| Violin | 1976 | — | October 2001 | £2,979 |
| Viola | 41.6 cm 1970 | — | November 1998 | £2,217 |
| Violin | 1939 | — | June 1998 | £4,370 |
| Violin | 1928 | — | March 1997 | £9,200 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
CONTAVALLI, Primo Born 1899, died 1989 Imola Italy. Son and pupil of Luigi Contavalli, above. Stradivari and Guarneri model. Golden-yellow varnish. Silver medal in Rome 1920. Generally more highly regarded than his father. Good classical model with personal touches. Fatto / da / Contavalli Primo di Luigi / nel 19.. in Imola
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