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William Frederick Oskay

Oswego, 1918–1973

Pupil of Harry Stoutenburgh 1957-1959. Established in Kingston, New York from 1959. Moved to Port Ewen 1961. Professionally engaged in repair work. Eight violins, two violas, two cellos completed, made on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Commercial varnish and local materials. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
Worked Oswego
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,453

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
CelloLabelled Made by WILLIAM OSKAY JR / Port Ewen, NY USA No. 2 1962 Lot 113—November 2015£2,453est. $ 3,000-4,000
ViolinLabelled William F. Oskay Jr., No. 15, 1962, Port Ewen, N.Y. U.S.A. Lot 199—June 2013£773est. $ 1,000-1,500

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

OSKAY, William Frederick Born 1918 Oswego, died 1973 Port Ewen, New York USA. Pupil of Harry Stoutenburgh 1957-1959. Established in Kingston, New York from 1959. Moved to Port Ewen 1961. Professionally engaged in repair work. Eight violins, two violas, two cellos completed, made on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Commercial varnish and local materials. [Wenberg]

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