Philadelphia School
Frank (Fritz) Sterbach
Philadelphia, b. 1875
Pupil of Michael Remenyi in Budapest. Active from 1904. Emigrated to the USA. Established in Philadelphia from 1927. Over 50 instruments on Stradivari, Guarneri, and Amati models. Fine orange, dark brown, and dark red varnish. Made by Frank Sterbach / Violinmaker. Phila. Pa. 1925 — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.8 cm Philadelphia, 1913 | — | October 2008 | £556 |
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John Dilworth+
STERBACH, Frank (Fritz) Born 1875 Kezmarok Hungary, Worked from 1927 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. Pupil of Michael Remenyi in Budapest. Active from 1904. Emigrated to the USA. Established in Philadelphia from 1927. Over 50 instruments on Stradivari, Guarneri, and Amati models. Fine orange, dark brown, and dark red varnish. Made by Frank Sterbach / Violinmaker. Phila. Pa. 1925
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