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Odd S. White

b. 1898

WHITE, Odd S. Born 1898 Asheville, North Carolina USA. Self-taught amateur maker from c.1914. Guided by C. E. Mertzanoff and Jack Westhall from 1940. Used their ‘Westmeraged’ treated tonewood. Over 50 violins, a viola, and cello. Stradivari and Mertzanoff models. Local materials. — John Dilworth
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Highest auction price

£418

1 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's label Lot 248SkinnersNovember 2013£418est. $ 300-500

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John Dilworth+

WHITE, Odd S. Born 1898 Asheville, North Carolina USA. Self-taught amateur maker from c.1914. Guided by C. E. Mertzanoff and Jack Westhall from 1940. Used their ‘Westmeraged’ treated tonewood. Over 50 violins, a viola, and cello. Stradivari and Mertzanoff models. Local materials. Some pre-fabricated parts. Own dark red and brown oil varnish.

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