Genovese was the most well-known and successful student of Fagnola. It is even largely assumed that he finished most late Fagnolas himself! As his volume of work is low, his violins are rare and highly desired. last Genovese to appear at auction in Oct 2008 sold for $49,725.
GENOVESE, R. Born 1883. Pupil of Fagnola. Worked at Lecco (Montiglio). Sturdily built violins with individualistic touches, scroll well outlined, stylistic sound-holes, fine textured varnish applied with assurance, brilliant tone yet possessing a tender quality.