Frank Kovanda
Chicago, b. 1904
Bow maker. Worked for John Hornsteiner and William Lewis 1921-1945 before establishing his own shop in Los Angeles. Fine French models; several hundred made. Branded: F. KOVANDA [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
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Auction Price History
Highest auction price
19 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, stamped F. Kovanda Lot 106 | Tarisio | May 2013 | £1,541est. $ 2,000-3,000 |
| Cello Bow | Gold mounted, unstamped Lot 92 | Tarisio | November 2012 | £899est. $ 1,500-2,200 |
| Violin Bow | Tourte copy, silver mounted, unstamped Lot 167 | Tarisio | November 2012 | £1,123est. $ 1,500-2,200 |
| Cello Bow | Silver mounted, stamped F. Kovanda Lot 69 | Tarisio | July 2012 | £574est. $ 1,200-1,800 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 74.5 g. | — | July 2011 | £734 |
| Violin Bow | 53.0 g. | — | February 2010 | £693 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 54.5 g. with no hair or lapping | — | May 2006 | £920 |
| Viola Bow | G/T 72.0 g. | — | October 2005 | £1,507 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 76 g. | — | November 2000 | £466 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 61 g. | — | March 1994 | £747 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 66 g. | — | March 1994 | £713 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59 g. | — | March 1994 | £505 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62 g. | — | March 1994 | £414 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 53 g. | — | March 1994 | £322 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 77 g. | — | April 1993 | £575 |
| Viola Bow | G/E 67 g. | — | April 1993 | £805 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62 g. | — | April 1993 | £575 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62 g. | — | April 1993 | £575 |
| Viola Bow | G/T 72 g. | — | January 1984 | £1,138 |
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KOVANDA, Frank Born 1904 Chicago USA. Bow maker. Worked for John Hornsteiner and William Lewis 1921-1945 before establishing his own shop in Los Angeles. Fine French models; several hundred made. Branded: F. KOVANDA [Wenberg]
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