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A. W. Reitz

Chicago, b. 1867

REITZ, A. W. Born 1867 Germany, d. after 1929 Chicago, Illinois USA. Worked in St. Louis, Missouri from 1895. Later in Aurora, Illinois. Finally settled in Chicago 1920. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Red or brown oil varnish of fine quality. — John Dilworth

Worked Chicago
Made Cello, Violin
Violin by A. W. Reitz, Chicago, 1922 — front
360°
Violin by A. W. Reitz, Chicago, 1922. Sold by Amati. Measurements and detail photographs →

Instruments

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,485

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinA violin by A. W. Reitz, Chicago, 1922 Lot 143AmatiApril 2026£600est. £ 400-600
Cello75.3 cm Chicago, 1924June 2009£2,485

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

REITZ, A. W. Born 1867 Germany, d. after 1929 Chicago, Illinois USA. Worked in St. Louis, Missouri from 1895. Later in Aurora, Illinois. Finally settled in Chicago 1920. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Red or brown oil varnish of fine quality.

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