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A VIOLA BY PIETRO SGARABOTTO, PARMA, 1951

31: A VIOLA BY PIETRO SGARABOTTO, PARMA, 1951


Labeled, "Petrus Sgarabotto Mediolani fecit Parmae anno Domini 1951 'Viola del Tassello'."

Inscribed to the upper block, "Sgarabotto P. Parma 1951." Inscribed to the inner rib, "Sgarabotto Pietro fece 1951." Inscribed to the lower block, "S. P. 1951." 

LOB: 42.0 cm

This viola, bearing the sobriquet, the “Viola del Tassello” is confidently made, with a bold, well-defined model and purposeful arching. A distinctive example that illustrates both the maker’s craftsmanship and his influence on the 20th century Parma school.
  • Proforma Certificate: Jason Price, New York, NY (Feb 18 2026)
  • Dendrochronology report: Sondre Lie, Oslo (Jan 7 2026) This item underwent dendrochronology testing. No result was found.

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Ending on Mar 5 at
11:50 AM New York / 4:50 PM London / 5:50 PM Berlin

Estimate: $20,000–30,000

Bidding opens Feb 24, 2026 11:00 AM EST

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