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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
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    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, 1932—May 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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