Carl H. George
Chicago, Hamburg, 1882–1950
GEORGE, Carl H. Born 1882 Hamburg Germany, died 1950 Evanston, Illinois USA. Migrated with his family to Toronto, Canada 1886; moved to Chicago, USA 1896. Apprenticed to Gustave Ferron. Later established with Franz Wagner as Wagner & George 1899-1945. — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Carl H. George, Fecit Chicago, 1934, inscribed to the label For Scott Willits Lot 188 | Tarisio | May 2013 | £3,853est. $ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Carl H. George, fecit Chicago 1948, inscribed to the inside back CHG Lot 299 | Tarisio | November 2012 | £6,367est. $ 6,000-9,000 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Chicago, 1933 | — | November 2011 | £7,386 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Chicago, 1942 | — | May 2007 | £2,946 |
| Violin | Chicago, 1914 | — | May 2004 | £5,637 |
| Violin | 1940 | — | October 2002 | £4,354 |
| Violin | 1940 | — | October 2001 | £6,028 |
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John Dilworth+
GEORGE, Carl H. Born 1882 Hamburg Germany, died 1950 Evanston, Illinois USA. Migrated with his family to Toronto, Canada 1886; moved to Chicago, USA 1896. Apprenticed to Gustave Ferron. Later established with Franz Wagner as Wagner & George 1899-1945. The business was subsequently taken over by Hermann Bischofsberger. Credited with 400 violins and 30 cellos, generally on a personal model derived from classical outlines. Bows branded: WAGNER & GEORGE [Wenberg]
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