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Mario Gadda Italian Violin 1982 with Certificate
$33,000.00
This violin features the original handwritten label "Mario Gadda – Fece in Mantova – Anno 1982" together with the inscription "Modello Ansaldo Poggi," identifying it as a handcrafted Italian violin made in Mantua in 1982 and inspired by the renowned Poggi model. Created during the peak of Mario Gadda's career, the instrument combines the rich Mantuan violin-making tradition inherited from his father, Gaetano Gadda, with Gadda's own exceptional craftsmanship, producing the powerful tone, refined workmanship, and enduring quality for which his instruments are internationally admired.
Mario Gadda Violin 1982 with Certificate
This violin bears the original handwritten maker's label "Mario Gadda – Fece in Mantova – Anno 1982", together with the inscription "Modello Ansaldo Poggi", indicating that the instrument was crafted in Mantua, Italy, in 1982 and is based on a model inspired by the celebrated Bolognese master Ansaldo Poggi. Mario Gadda (1931–2008) was one of Italy's most respected twentieth-century luthiers and the son of Gaetano Gadda, the only direct pupil of Stefano Scarampella. This distinguished lineage firmly places the instrument within the renowned Mantuan school of violin making. Produced during the height of Gadda's career, a 1982 violin represents a mature period of his craftsmanship, when his instruments were already highly regarded by professional musicians and collectors.
Mario Gadda's violins are admired for their powerful projection, rich and expressive tonal character, quick response, and exceptional workmanship. While rooted in the bold traditions of the Mantuan school, this instrument's "Modello Ansaldo Poggi" designation reflects Gadda's interpretation of the elegant proportions and refined craftsmanship associated with Poggi's celebrated instruments. The original handwritten label and model inscription provide valuable authenticity and provenance, making this violin an outstanding example of modern Italian violin making. Highly sought after by performers and collectors alike, Mario Gadda's instruments continue to be prized for their tonal excellence, artistic beauty, and historical significance.
Key Features
- Maker: Mario Gadda (1931–2008)
- Made in: Mantua (Mantova), Italy
- Year: 1982 (handwritten on original label)
- Original handwritten label: "Mario Gadda – Fece in Mantova – Anno 1982"
- Model: Modello Ansaldo Poggi
- Son of master luthier Gaetano Gadda
- Grand-pupil in the lineage of Stefano Scarampella
- Crafted during one of Gadda's most respected and collectible periods
- Renowned for powerful projection, warm tone, and outstanding Italian craftsmanship
- Highly desirable among professional musicians and collectors
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