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Rembert Wurlitzer

Mittenwald, 1904–1963

Son and pupil of Rudolph Wurlitzer, below. Also trained with James Carlisle, Dieudonné in Mirecourt, and in London with Alfred Hill c.1924-1930. Joined Rudolph Wurlitzer & Co. 1930. — John Dilworth

Worked Mittenwald
Made Cello Bow, Viola, Violin, Violin Bow
Taught by Rudolph Wurlitzer
Family Son of Rudolph Wurlitzer

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£3,020

6 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Cello BowS/E 79 g.January 2008£326
Violin35.6 cm Mittenwald, 1960 c.January 2007£280
Violin35.6 cm Mittenwald, 1960 c.January 2006£312
Viola39.8 cm Cincinnati, 1917January 2004£1,336
Violin1904January 2000£3,020
Violin BowS/E 64 g. stamped "Swiss"January 1999£402

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

Rembert Born 1904 Cincinnati, Ohio, died 1963 New York USA. Son and pupil of Rudolph Wurlitzer, below. Also trained with James Carlisle, Dieudonné in Mirecourt, and in London with Alfred Hill c.1924-1930. Joined Rudolph Wurlitzer & Co. 1930. Established the violin department in New York 1938 which became known as the Rembert Wurlitzer Co., employing Simone Sacconi and many other highly-skilled makers and restorers. Highly esteemed and influential connoisseur and expert.

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