Giuseppe Selva
1894–1969
Giuseppe SELVA (1894-1969) was an Italian, self-taught violin maker. While Karel Jalovec indicates he was from Panormo (Palermo), John Dilworth states he died in Bologna, Italy. His instruments are characterized by classical models and the use of orange or golden-red oil and spirit varnish.
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1948 | — | March 1991 | £2,970 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Giuseppe SELVA (1894-1969) was an Italian violin maker.'s Italian violin makers, Selva was from Panormo (Palermo). However, John Dilworth's The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers states he was born in 1894 and died in 1969 in Bologna, Italy. Sources contain conflicting information about his place of origin or primary residence. He was a self-taught maker.
Characteristics
- Varnish
- Instruments produced by Selva featured orange or golden-red oil and spirit varnish. John Dilworth further specifies a golden-orange spirit varnish.
- Models
- He crafted instruments based on classical models.
Influence and legacy
- Training: Giuseppe Selva was a self-taught maker.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
SELVA, Giuseppe Born 1894, died 1969 Bologna Italy. Self-taught maker. Classical models with golden-orange spirit varnish. [Pasqual]
Karel Jalovec+
Panormo (i. e. Palermo), b. 1894 Instruments with orange or golden-red oil and spirit varnish.
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