Giovanni Dollenz

Giovanni Dolenz was born in Trieste in 1802. Like many makers of the time, he began making stringed instruments around 1830 while working as a double bassist in the local orchestra (Gran Teatro Civico Orchestra). While there are indications that he was a pupil of Lorenzo Storioni (1744-1816), who was temporarily staying in Trieste around 1804, Giovanni was too young at the time and likely learned from Storioni's instruments, which he later left behind in Trieste. Giovanni himself likely learned from Antonio Pellizon (1763-1850) and others. Giovanni's instruments are characterized by low arching and downward-pointing upper corner edges. The F-holes are heavily engraved, and the lower wings are not carved. The rounded scrolls omit the final carving. In 1832, his son Giuseppe was born and they began working together to make stringed instruments.

Giuseppe built instruments in a style similar to that of his father, and also used locally sourced wood.
Montagnana cellos are highly prized.

1857 (age 55) Giovanni dies.
1892 (age 60) Giuseppe dies.

Citation《The Brompton's Book of Violin and Bow Makers》》《Liuteri & Sonadori Venezia 1750-1870》