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    Evan Devereux Rees

    b. 1845

    after 1925 Christchurch New Zealand Emigrated to New Zealand 1858. Established in Christchurch as a boat builder. Active violin maker from 1888. Well-made Stradivari, Guarneri, and Maggini models with orange-red oil varnish. Also made guitars and mandolins. Made by / E. D. Rees / Christchurch N.Z. — John Dilworth
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £241
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin1890 c.—October 1986£241

    Biographies

    The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

    John Dilworth+

    REES, Evan Devereux Born 1845 Montgomery, Wales UK, d. after 1925 Christchurch New Zealand Emigrated to New Zealand 1858. Established in Christchurch as a boat builder. Active violin maker from 1888. Well-made Stradivari, Guarneri, and Maggini models with orange-red oil varnish. Also made guitars and mandolins. Made by / E. D. Rees / Christchurch N.Z. 1910

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