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Ladislav Kaplan

Moravia, b. 1874

Emigrated to New York 1893 and made first violin 1895. In business as Muller & Kaplan 1922. Established independently in South Norwalk, Connecticut 1929, where he founded the Kaplan Musical String Co. which continues to make strings successfully. — John Dilworth
Worked Moravia
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,728

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Ladislaus Kaplan, New York, Anno 1904, partially lobotomized Lot 291—December 2014£1,124est. $ 1,500-2,200
ViolinLabelled Ladislaus Kaplan, New York, Anno 1904, partially lobotomized Lot 265—June 2014£835est. $ 2,000-3,000
ViolinLabelled Ladislaus Kaplan, New York, Anno 1907 Lot 229—February 2014£1,728est. $ 2,000-3,000

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

KAPLAN, Ladislav Born 1874 Czech Republic, Worked South Norwalk, Connecticut USA. Emigrated to New York 1893 and made first violin 1895. In business as Muller & Kaplan 1922. Established independently in South Norwalk, Connecticut 1929, where he founded the Kaplan Musical String Co. which continues to make strings successfully. Produced more than 100 instruments on a Stradivari model. Also several large (17”/43.2cm) violas and two cellos. Fine golden-yellow or orange oil varnish of his own; sometimes a hard spirit varnish of dark red colour. Ladislav Kaplan / South Norwalk / Conn. U S A

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