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    Amati > Makers Archive > R > Vaido Radamus

    Vaido Radamus

    1909–1976

    Trained as a violinist. Worked for Emil Hjorth in Copenhagen 1945-1948, in Buenos Aires, Argentina 1948-1964, finally settled in Minneapolis 1964, working for Chester Groth Music Co. About 100 instruments made on Stradivari and Guarneri models, including copies of individual master instruments. — John Dilworth
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £105

    1 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Small ViolinOne-quarter size violin, branded internally VAIDO RADAMUS Lot 70SkinnersMay 2016£105est. $ 100-200

    Biographies

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

    John Dilworth+

    RADAMUS, Vaido Born 1909 Estonia, died 1976 Minneapolis, Minnesota USA. Trained as a violinist. Worked for Emil Hjorth in Copenhagen 1945-1948, in Buenos Aires, Argentina 1948-1964, finally settled in Minneapolis 1964, working for Chester Groth Music Co. About 100 instruments made on Stradivari and Guarneri models, including copies of individual master instruments. Highly regarded restorer. [Wenberg]

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