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Louis M. Condax

Rochester, 1897–1971

CONDAX, Louis M. Born 1897, died 1971 Rochester, New York USA. Research chemist for Eastman-Kodak. Amateur violin maker from c.1920. Later worked with Simone Sacconi on analysis of classical Italian varnish. 40 instruments completed. — John Dilworth

Worked Rochester
Made Viola

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,162

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolaInscribed to the inside back Louis M. Condax, N.Y. Rochester, 1957 Lot 59TarisioDecember 2013£2,162est. $ 4,000-6,000
Viola42.0 cm Rochester, 1960January 2009£1,186

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

CONDAX, Louis M. Born 1897, died 1971 Rochester, New York USA. Research chemist for Eastman-Kodak. Amateur violin maker from c.1920. Later worked with Simone Sacconi on analysis of classical Italian varnish. 40 instruments completed. Viola illustrated in the catalogue of the Sacconi Loan Exhibition, New York 1966. [Wenberg]

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