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Joseph Kaye

Pittsburgh, Reading, b. 1866

after 1942, Worked Pittsburgh USA. Over 150 violins made on Guarneri and personal models with yellow to red-brown oil varnish. — John Dilworth

Worked Pittsburgh, Reading
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,148

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Joseph Kaye, Pittsburgh, PA 1937 Lot 314TarisioJuly 2012£1,148est. $ 1,500-2,200
ViolinPittsburgh, 1932May 2005£611

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

KAYE, Joseph Born 1866 Reading, Pennsylvania, d. after 1942, Worked Pittsburgh USA. Over 150 violins made on Guarneri and personal models with yellow to red-brown oil varnish.

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