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Mittenwald School

Rembert Wurlitzer

Mittenwald, 1904–1963

Son and pupil of Rudolph Wurlitzer, below. Also trained with James Carlisle, Dieudonné in Mirecourt, and in London with Alfred Hill c.1924-1930. Joined Rudolph Wurlitzer & Co. 1930. Established the violin department in New York 1938 which became known as the Rembert Wurlitzer Co., employing Sim\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Mittenwald
Made Cello Bow, Viola, Violin, Violin Bow
Taught by Rudolph Wurlitzer
Family Son of Rudolph Wurlitzer

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£3,020

6 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Cello BowS/E 79 g.June 2008£326
Violin35.6 cm Mittenwald, 1960 c.July 2007£280
Violin35.6 cm Mittenwald, 1960 c.July 2006£312
Viola39.8 cm Cincinnati, 1917October 2004£1,336
Violin1904October 2000£3,020
Violin BowS/E 64 g. stamped "Swiss"November 1999£402

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

Rembert Born 1904 Cincinnati, Ohio, died 1963 New York USA. Son and pupil of Rudolph Wurlitzer, below. Also trained with James Carlisle, Dieudonné in Mirecourt, and in London with Alfred Hill c.1924-1930. Joined Rudolph Wurlitzer & Co. 1930. Established the violin department in New York 1938 which became known as the Rembert Wurlitzer Co., employing Simone Sacconi and many other highly-skilled makers and restorers. Highly esteemed and influential connoisseur and expert.

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