Karl Rutz
Amsterdam, b. 1896
Pupil of F. Sprenger in St. Gallen. Worked for Pliverics in Berlin, M. Möller in Amsterdam, Vedral in the Hague, R. Laumann in Budapest, returning to Pliverics before establishing his own business in Basle and then Lucerne. Fine work on Stradivari model. Red-brown oil varnish. — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Karl Rutz, Amsterdam, Luzern anno 1942, branded to the inside and to the ribs K. Rutz Luzern Lot 122 | Tarisio | June 2017 | £2,160est. £ 1,500-2,200 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Amsterdam, 1948 | — | January 2010 | £3,000 |
| Viola | 39.1 cm 1939 | — | January 1989 | £1,210 |
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John Dilworth+
RUTZ, Karl Born 1896 Bütschwil, Worked Basle & Lucerne Switzerland. Pupil of F. Sprenger in St. Gallen. Worked for Pliverics in Berlin, M. Möller in Amsterdam, Vedral in the Hague, R. Laumann in Budapest, returning to Pliverics before establishing his own business in Basle and then Lucerne. Fine work on Stradivari model. Red-brown oil varnish. Karl Rutz / Luzern anno 19.. [Boltshauser]
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