Wellfleet School
Isaiah H. Arey
Wellfleet, 1826–1870
AREY, Isaiah H. Born 1826 Wellfleet, Massachusetts, died 1870 Boscawen, New Hampshire USA. Neat work on classical models. Ideas about violin making were developed through his own study and experimentation, and thus most of his patterns were of his own design. 86 violins and 37 guitars, from old wood\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.9 cm American, 1850 c. | November 2011 | £222 |
| Violin | 1854 | November 2001 | £816 |
| Violin | 1858 | May 1994 | £1,039 |
| Violin | 1850 c. | May 1993 | £1,100 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
AREY, Isaiah H. Born 1826 Wellfleet, Massachusetts, died 1870 Boscawen, New Hampshire USA. Neat work on classical models. Ideas about violin making were developed through his own study and experimentation, and thus most of his patterns were of his own design. 86 violins and 37 guitars, from old woods salvaged from demolished buildings. Also devised a new form of chinrest. [Kass]
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