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Curt Wunderlich

Detroit, 1902–1983

Son and pupil of Gustav Wunderlich, below. Studied bow making with August Brueckner in Wernitzgruen. Emigrated to the USA 1924, working for John Friedrich, Louis Drouin, and Fred Gretsch in New York. Moved to Detroit, Michigan to work for Wurlitzer and later for Carl Paulsen, before establishing his\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Detroit
Made Cello
Taught by Gustav Wunderlich
Family Son of Gustav Wunderlich

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£4,407
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Cello76.2 cm Detroit, 1958July 2011£4,407

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

Curt Born 1902 Leipzig, died 1983 Detroit, Michigan USA. Son and pupil of Gustav Wunderlich, below. Studied bow making with August Brueckner in Wernitzgruen. Emigrated to the USA 1924, working for John Friedrich, Louis Drouin, and Fred Gretsch in New York. Moved to Detroit, Michigan to work for Wurlitzer and later for Carl Paulsen, before establishing his own business in 1934. Esteemed repairer and restorer. Fine copies of various classical Italian makers. Curt Wunderlich / Maker. Detroit 19..

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