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    Oliver L. Fraser

    New York, 1844–1928

    FRASER, Oliver L. Born 1844 LeRoy, New York, died 1928 Saginaw, Michigan USA. Pupil of Archie Sinclair in Glasgow. Subsequently returned to America, working in Syracuse 1860-1880, Buffalo 1880-1892, and finally in Saginaw. — John Dilworth
    Worked New York
    Taught by Archie Sinclair
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £727

    1 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinBranded to the inside back O. L. Fraser Lot 263TarisioJuly 2012£727est. $ 800-1,200

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    FRASER, Oliver L. Born 1844 LeRoy, New York, died 1928 Saginaw, Michigan USA. Pupil of Archie Sinclair in Glasgow. Subsequently returned to America, working in Syracuse 1860-1880, Buffalo 1880-1892, and finally in Saginaw. Credited with 600 instruments, mostly on classical models, but some on a personal design known as the ‘Celtic’. O. L. Fraser / Saginaw. Mich. 1911

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