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Giacomo Rivolta

Born in 1780 in Milan, Giacomo Rivolta worked there at the sign of ‘Santo Re Davide’ on the Contrada Margherita, the quarter occupied by the Landolfi and Mantegazza families of violin makers. He was one of the most gifted and skilful of Milanese makers, although not the most prolific, and as a result is often overlooked. Count Cozio di Salabue loaned him a quartet of Stradivari instruments to copy and the clearest influence of this generosity is in the fine cellos which Rivolta produced, plainly modelled on Stradivari’s ‘B’ form. In other respects, his work is quite personal, with quite small soundholes set well apart on the table and a well-rounded Amatese outline.

Giacomo Rivolta

(Milan, b 1780)

Born in 1780 in Milan, Giacomo Rivolta worked there at the sign of ‘Santo Re Davide’ on the Contrada Margherita, the quarter occupied by the Landolfi and Mantegazza families of violin makers. He was one of the most gifted and skilful of Milanese makers, although not the most prolific, and as a result is often overlooked. Count Cozio di Salabue loaned him a quartet of Stradivari instruments to copy and the clearest influence of this generosity is in the fine cellos which Rivolta produced, plainly modelled on Stradivari’s ‘B’ form. In other respects, his work is quite personal, with quite... Read more

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A violin by Giacomo Rivolta

Milan, 1830

Giacomo Rivolta’s output of violins, violas and cellos was not insignificant, yet they rarely appear on the market. Count Cozio di Salabue loaned Rivolta instruments by Stradivari for the purpose... read more

A violin by Giacomo Rivolta

Milan, 1830

Giacomo Rivolta’s output of violins, violas and cellos was not insignificant, yet they rarely appear on the market. Count Cozio di Salabue loaned Rivolta instruments by Stradivari for the purpose of intense study. The craftsmanship of this beautiful violin is representative of the maker’s output, with elegantly carved f-holes, a well-rounded outline and a radiant golden varnish. The tonal qualities of this instrument are superb.
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A violin by Giacomo Rivolta

08 March 2019 - Dilworth, John

  The Milanese maker Giacomo Rivolta benefitted from contact with Count Cozio and Francesco Mantegazza in his home city, where he worked at the sign of ‘Santo Re Davide’ in the Contrada San Margherita, close to the Mantegazza shop. He... Read more

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