Jana Baptisty Vavra
Prague, 1870–1937
Founder of an important family of Czech luthiers. Worked initially in a furniture factory. As amateur musician began by repairing instruments for friends. Subsequently studied under J. Cermak in Kutná Hora. — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labelled Joannes B. Vavra, M.P. Fecit Smichov, Pragae 1908 Lot 1036 | — | March 2015 | £432est. £ 350-450 | |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Prague, 1973 Probably by | — | January 2010 | £924 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Prague, Early 20th C. Attributed to | — | January 2009 | £736 |
| Viola | 39.0 cm Prague, 1908 | — | January 2006 | £2,463 |
| Viola | 38.7 cm 1920 c. | — | January 1995 | £1,380 |
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John Dilworth+
VÁVRA, Jana Baptisty Born 1870 Jablunka, Vsetin, died 1937 Prague Czech Republic. Founder of an important family of Czech luthiers. Worked initially in a furniture factory. As amateur musician began by repairing instruments for friends. Subsequently studied under J. Cermak in Kutná Hora. Established professionally in Prague from 1899, by 1912 in Dvorakove Street, Smichov district. Assisted by son Alfons, above, from 1906 and by F. X. Drozen as an apprentice from 1912. In 1916 J. B. Vávra was called up for national service. Drozen moved to the shop of J. Dvorak and Alfons took over the business. After his return from the war, Jan Baptista opened another branch of his business in Banska Bystricka, managed by Alfons. Drozen rejoined the shop in Prague until 1919. Assisted by his nephew, Josef Vávra, below, 1927-1931. Mature work is very sophisticated. Accurately worked copies of Stradivari with rich well-applied varnish in appropriate shades. Joannes B. Vávra / m.p. fecit Smichov / Prague 1909 [Pilar]
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