Francis Kuttner
San Francisco
Francis Kuttner (1951–2023) was a master American violin maker trained in Cremona, Italy. He built award-winning violins, violas, and cellos inspired by classical Italian models, earning international acclaim and “Hors Concours” status from the Violin Society of America. His most famous commission was the Ellen M. Egger Quartet, played by the Alexander String Quartet. Beyond his craftsmanship, he was a generous mentor and teacher, with a legacy now carried forward through a memorial fund supporting young luthiers.
Auction Price History
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | Labelled Francis Kuttner Cremonensium Discipulus San Francisco 1992 Lot 33 | Tarisio | January 2025 | £6,380est. $ 7,000-10,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Francis Kuttner, Cremonensium Discipulus, San Francisco, 1994 Lot 228 | Tarisio | May 2014 | £10,439est. $ 10,000-15,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Francis Kuttner, Cremonensium Discipulus, San Francisco, 2004, inscribed to the label CR Lot 241 | Tarisio | October 2013 | £10,537est. $ 6,000-9,000 |
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