Information about maker Ivan Zgradic California

[austcello]

Hello,  I am a cellist in Australia trying to find the cello of my dreams (no easy task in this part of the world!).    Can anyone help me out with information about this maker?   I have just come across a cello dated from 1981 by this maker.  It is very hard to get information about the overseas makers here in Australia, and what they should be worth…...

[Violadamore]

Try Googling his name.  Among other things you'll find that his instruments have been sold through Metzler's http://www.metzlerviolins.com/default.aspx     http://articles.latimes.com/1993-05-18/business/fi-36703_1_violin-shop

 

He seems to have originally come from Istanbul by way of Rome and worked in Studio City, California for a number of years.

 

I hope this helps   I'd take note of the prices given.................and get it authenticated.

[Alan_Coggins]

Hello,  I am a cellist in Australia trying to find the cello of my dreams (no easy task in this part of the world!). 

 

Have you tried contacting any Australian makers? I realise that Holden will soon be going the way of the dodo, but we are still making cellos here.

[Roger Hargrave]

You mean there are cello makers in Australia? You will be telling us next that they have an opera house!

[Nick Zgradic]

Hello Austcello - I realize that your original post is from some years ago, but as the son of Ivan Zgradic here in Los Angeles, I figured I would post a reply.  My father passed away a couple of years ago, sadly.  However there are still a few of his instruments available through Metzler in Glendale, California.  I also have some of his hand made instruments available as well.  

If you have any questions or interest, I'd be glad to chat.  

[Rue]

6 hours ago, Nick Zgradic said:

Hello Austcello - I realize that your original post is from some years ago, but as the son of Ivan Zgradic here in Los Angeles, I figured I would post a reply.  My father passed away a couple of years ago, sadly.  However there are still a few of his instruments available through Metzler in Glendale, California.  I also have some of his hand made instruments available as well.  

If you have any questions or interest, I'd be glad to chat.  

I'm sorry about your dad.  

Thank you for letting us know.

[PhilipKT]

This is a very rare opportunity. Even if you have found another cello by now, I would highly recommend that you go learn as much information from this makers heir as possible.

Actually, there’s no reason not To request an in-depth bio to be posted here on a permanent basis. Knowledge never goes out of style.

[Stephen Stohs]

I am hoping Nick Zgradic is still reading here.  I have one of your Dad's violas which came our way from my mother-in-law, a professional violist in Utah. She wants us to sell it (we are in San Diego), but I don't have a very good idea about what price to ask.  It is a nice instrument, in good condition, comparable in playing quality to the two Italian violas my wife and I own, which each have a market value over $10,000.  Thank you if you can offer any suggestions on how to figure this out.

 

Stephen Stohs

Stephen.Stohs@gmail.com