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Remo Solferino

b. 1882

after 1953 Verona Italy. Pupil of E. Soffritti. Active in Mantua until 1940. Moved to Verona 1953, where he ceased work almost immediately. Imitations of classical models with good golden-yellow varnish. About 50 instruments completed. Manuscript labels: Remo Solferino / fece in Mantua / l’anno 19.. — John Dilworth

Made Violin
Taught by E. Soffritti

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£1,210
Type Details Sold Price
Violin 1912 July 1980 £1,210

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

SOLFERINO, Remo Born 1882 Mantua, d. after 1953 Verona Italy. Pupil of E. Soffritti. Active in Mantua until 1940. Moved to Verona 1953, where he ceased work almost immediately. Imitations of classical models with good golden-yellow varnish. About 50 instruments completed. Manuscript labels: Remo Solferino / fece in Mantua / l’anno 19..

Karel Jalovec+

Mantua, b. Oct. 11, 1882, pupil of Ettore Soffritti. Golden-yellow varnish. Exhibited 1937 a violin in Cremona.

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