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John Henry Maag

Cleveland, 1896–1984

Architect and self-taught violin maker active from 1953 in Glendale, California. Moved to Prescott 1972. Classical models but inconsistent dimensions. Local materials of various species. Pre-cut necks and commercial varnish. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth

Worked Cleveland
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£104
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1958—February 1998£104
Violin1965—February 1998£104
Violin1960—February 1998£97

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

MAAG, John Henry Born 1896 Cleveland, Ohio, died 1984 Prescott, Arizona USA. Architect and self-taught violin maker active from 1953 in Glendale, California. Moved to Prescott 1972. Classical models but inconsistent dimensions. Local materials of various species. Pre-cut necks and commercial varnish. [Wenberg]

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