Joseph Curtin
Ann Arbor
Joseph Curtin (b. 1953) is a Canadian-American violin maker based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Known for blending traditional craftsmanship with scientific research, he has crafted instruments for top musicians worldwide and is recognized for innovations in materials, acoustics, and ergonomics. He received a MacArthur Fellowship in 2005.
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
5 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Joseph Curtin Ann Arbor 1995 JC9645, signed to the label, inscribed Joseph Curtin Ann ... Lot 124 | Tarisio | January 2025 | £37,074est. $ 25,000-40,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Joseph Curtin JC 20820 Ann Arbour 2020, inscribed to the inside top Lot 182 | Tarisio | November 2023 | £31,462est. $ 25,000-40,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Joseph Curtin 1982, numbered 22 internally on the back Lot 169 | Ingles & Hayday | March 2019 | £11,400est. £ 12,000-18,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Joseph Curtin, Ann Arbor 1987, Curtin & Alf, JC8705, signed to the label J. Curtin Lot 159 | Tarisio | March 2018 | £18,000est. £ 12,000-18,000 |
| Viola | Labelled Joseph Curtin, 1982 Lot 41 | Tarisio | February 2016 | £11,013est. $ 15,000-22,000 |
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