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Anton Olson

Varmland, b. 1883

Violin and bow maker. Emigrated to the USA 1903. Established violin business in Worcester, Massachusetts 1926. Classical models; also Klotz violin pattern and Brescian viola pattern. Brown oil varnish. 70 instruments and several bows completed. — John Dilworth

Worked Varmland

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,421

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 236SkinnersNovember 2018£1,421est. $ 400-600
ViolinLabelled Anton Olson, Worchester, Mass., No 23 ... Lot 145TarisioJune 2015£534est. $ 800-1,200

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

OLSON, Anton Born 1883 Värmland Sweden, Worked from 1926 Worcester, Massachusetts USA. Violin and bow maker. Emigrated to the USA 1903. Established violin business in Worcester, Massachusetts 1926. Classical models; also Klotz violin pattern and Brescian viola pattern. Brown oil varnish. 70 instruments and several bows completed.

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