United States School
Arvil Olaf Anderson
Emmet, St. Ignatius, 1907–2001
2001 St. Ignatius, Montana USA. Various professions. Full time violin maker since retirement in 1971. Pupil of Bela Latjay in San Diego. Guarneri model violins, and later Stradivari model violins and cellos. Tertis and Clifford Hoing patterns for violas. American woods, commercial varnish. 200 instr\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 42.3 cm St. Ignatius, 1979 'Tertis' model | February 2006 | £729 |
| Viola | 42.3 cm St. Ignatius, 1979 'Tertis' model | May 2004 | £901 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
ANDERSON, Arvil Olaf Born 1907 Emmett, Idaho, d.2001 St. Ignatius, Montana USA. Various professions. Full time violin maker since retirement in 1971. Pupil of Bela Latjay in San Diego. Guarneri model violins, and later Stradivari model violins and cellos. Tertis and Clifford Hoing patterns for violas. American woods, commercial varnish. 200 instruments completed. Also some guitars. Also made 30 bows, branded: AVRIL O ANDERSON. Printed label: A.Olaf Anderson / Luthier / Anno 19… / St Ignatius, MT
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