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    Amati > Makers Archive > B > Kurt Brychta

    Kurt Brychta

    Buffalo, 1908–1978

    Violinist and violin maker from 1930. Established in Buffalo 1947-1974. 162 instruments made. Oil varnished with his own recipe, some constructed from imported prefabricated parts. Certificate for workmanship, Violin Society of America 1976. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Buffalo
    Made Viola, Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £1,839

    3 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinLabelled Kurt Brychta, Buffalo, N.Y. Lot 180TarisioApril 2012£1,112est. $ 1,500-2,200
    Viola40.8 cm Buffalo, 1956—May 2011£1,350
    Violin35.2 cm Buffalo, 1954—October 2006£1,839

    Biographies

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

    John Dilworth+

    BRYCHTA, Kurt Born 1908, died 1978 Buffalo, New York USA. Violinist and violin maker from 1930. Established in Buffalo 1947-1974. 162 instruments made. Oil varnished with his own recipe, some constructed from imported prefabricated parts. Certificate for workmanship, Violin Society of America 1976. [Wenberg]

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