Giacomo Rivolta

Violin maker
(1770 – 1844)

Giacomo Rivolta worked at the sign of 'Santo Re Davide' in Contrada Santa Margherita. He derived models from Gagliano and Stradivari. The instruments featured a low rounded arch, with edges that were deeply fluted and soundholes that were rather small, yet neatly cut and positioned close to the edge. Scrolls were somewhat heavy and not deeply carved. A fine light golden-brown varnish covered a dark ...Read More ground, and the materials varied significantly in quality. Violas and cellos were very effective, while a double bass was preserved in the Milan conservatoire. He was awarded a gold medal for two violas, which were copies of Stradivari obtained from F. Mantegazza in 1816. Additionally, he made guitars and other instruments. Jacobus Rivolta / fecit Mediolani, 1817. Giacomo Rivolta / in Milano, 1805 / all' insegna del Santo Re Davide. Giacomo Rivolta fece Milano, 1828 G. R. / Premiato di medaglia d'argento indi di quella d'oro / per aver fatto risorgere la scuola del celebre / Stradivari. Giacomo Rivolta / Nella Contrada de Sta Margherita / all' Insegna del Sto Re Davide/Milano 18.. Read Less

Price History

- The auction record for this maker is $129,818 in Oct 2010, for a viola.
- 18 auction price results.

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