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    Kenneth (I) Warren

    1899–1985

    Active in Chicago from 1926. Employed by Wurlitzer 1928-1930. Established independently from 1930. Founder of the Kenneth Warren School of Violin Making in Chicago in 1975. The business was later run by his son Kenneth (II), and is still active. — John Dilworth
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £695
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin35.2 cm Workshop of—February 2009£695

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    WARREN, Kenneth (I) Born 1899, died 1985 Chicago, Illinois USA. Active in Chicago from 1926. Employed by Wurlitzer 1928-1930. Established independently from 1930. Founder of the Kenneth Warren School of Violin Making in Chicago in 1975. The business was later run by his son Kenneth (II), and is still active. Never personally made any instruments; known as an expert and connoisseur. [Wenberg]

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