Born in Naples in 1907, Vittorio Bellarosa initially studied with his father Riccardo, a violinist and violin making enthusiast. Later he got in contact with the luthier Vito Vitantonio and perfected his skills in Rome with Rodolfo Fredi; in the 1920s he also studied for a short time at the Mittenwald School.
His production is inspired by the style of the Gagliano family instruments, of which he also made numerous copies; he had a period of collaboration with Giovanni Pistucci, who assisted in particular with the varnishing of his instruments. The model and details of the sound-box follow the taste of the Neapolitan tradition and the corners are elongated in a characteristic way; the peg box has a rectilinear shape, with the "belly" moved upwards; the scroll is compact in size and ends quite low on the eye. Bellarosa's work stands out for its spontaneous personality and fine varnish ranging from yellow to orange-red.
