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John Henry Shal

John Henry Shal (b. 1910) was an American violin maker active in Connellsville, Pennsylvania.

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£671

1 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Bearing the maker's interior inkstamp Lot 136October 2012£671est. $ 1,800-2,400

Maker Overview

Life

He studied with Frank Markusic in 1963 and began working independently in Connellsville in 1964. Shal made violins, violas and cello, generally following Stradivari and Guarneri models. He is documented as having completed approximately 92 violins, seven violas and one cello.

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