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