Rudolph Henry Wurlitzer
Cincinnati, Mirecourt, 1873–1948
Student of A. Reichers in violin making, and studied violin playing with E. Wirth in Berlin. Subsequently president of his father’s company from 1927. Retired 1941. Founder of the violin department and employed James Carlisle as chief maker. One of the most highly regarded violin dealers and experts\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.7 cm Mirecourt, 1910 c. | — | November 2011 | £332 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Cincinnati, 1920 c. | — | July 2010 | £1,154 |
| Violin | 28.0 cm 1934 | — | February 2009 | £225 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm | — | February 2007 | £1,120 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm | — | October 2006 | £190 |
| Viola | 39.9 cm Cincinnati, 1917 | — | May 2006 | £1,993 |
| Violin | 36.1 cm Cincinnati, 1936 | — | February 2006 | £431 |
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Rudolph Henry Born 1873, died 1948 Cincinnati, Ohio USA. Student of A. Reichers in violin making, and studied violin playing with E. Wirth in Berlin. Subsequently president of his father’s company from 1927. Retired 1941. Founder of the violin department and employed James Carlisle as chief maker. One of the most highly regarded violin dealers and experts of his day.
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