Germany School
Anton Galla
Brno, Lelekovice, 1897–1972
Active in Prerov 1926, and in Kosice, Slovakia up to 1938. Subsequently established in Brno. Prolific maker on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Good materials. Bright orange, rather gummy, oil varnish. Signed internally and branded: ‘Galla Kosice’. Violins without signature and number on the label ar\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Brunn, 1941 n°652 | December 2011 | £1,164 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Brno, 1955 | June 2011 | £2,160 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Brno, 1971 | September 2010 | £960 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Brno, 1943 | October 2009 | £1,440 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm 1947 | March 2008 | £3,960 |
| Cello | 1930 | November 1999 | £2,070 |
| Violin | 1952 | May 1998 | £1,693 |
| Violin | 1950 c. | November 1997 | £920 |
| Violin | 1942 | November 1996 | £2,875 |
| Violin | 1957 | March 1995 | £3,450 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
GALLA, Anton Born 1897 Lelekovice, died 1972 Brno Czech Republic. Active in Prerov 1926, and in Kosice, Slovakia up to 1938. Subsequently established in Brno. Prolific maker on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Good materials. Bright orange, rather gummy, oil varnish. Signed internally and branded: ‘Galla Kosice’. Violins without signature and number on the label are the work of his assistants. Printed label: Galla Ant. Kosice / Anno 1935. op 447 Ant. Galla / Brno 1965 op 1292
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