Giuseppe Cavaleri
Violin maker
(fl. 1730 – 1747)
Giuseppe Cavaleri was a follower of Calcanius with a reasonably refined technique, working on a loosely Amatisé model. He used modest materials, often plain wood and sometimes unusual species, like many Genoese makers. The instruments featured flat arches with deep edge fluting. They were charming to look at but not always capable of producing a full sound. Long, stiff soundholes were quite close-set, and the scroll was unbalanced. A fine soft golden-brown varnish was applied. The violas were very worthwhile, made on an excellent contralto form.
Price History
- The auction record for this maker is $24,705 in Jun 1996, for a violin.
- 3 auction price results.
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