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    Amati > Makers Archive > O > August Olshovy

    August Olshovy

    Chicago, worked 1950

    Born in Poland, worked in Ingolstadt c.1950-1953. Emigrated to the USA to work for William Lewis in Chicago 1954-1968 and subsequently for one year with Kenneth Warren. Established independently in Chicago 1969. Specialised in cellos. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
    Worked Chicago
    Made Cello
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £2,524
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Cello75.0 cm Chicago, 1978 n°54—May 2009£2,524

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    OLSHOVY, August Worked circa. 1950 Ingolstadt Germany, Worked from 1954 Chicago, Illinois USA. Born in Poland, worked in Ingolstadt c.1950-1953. Emigrated to the USA to work for William Lewis in Chicago 1954-1968 and subsequently for one year with Kenneth Warren. Established independently in Chicago 1969. Specialised in cellos. [Wenberg]

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