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    Amati > Makers Archive > O > Rudi Otto

    Rudi Otto

    Markneukirchen, b. 1906

    Son and pupil of Paul Max Otto, above. Apprenticed to R. Penzel. Later worked for Kessler in Berlin, Trautmann in Braunschweig, and Fischer in Bremen. Established in Erfurt from 1946. Good professional work on classical Italian models. Fine restoration. — John Dilworth
    Worked Markneukirchen
    Taught by Paul Max Otto
    Family Son of Paul Max Otto
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    Rudi Born 1906 Markneukirchen. Son and pupil of Paul Max Otto, above. Apprenticed to R. Penzel. Later worked for Kessler in Berlin, Trautmann in Braunschweig, and Fischer in Bremen. Established in Erfurt from 1946. Good professional work on classical Italian models. Fine restoration.

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