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J. Bredall

Chicago, worked 1890–1920

BREDALL, J. B. Worked circa. 1890-1920 Mirecourt France & Chicago, Illinois USA. Pupil of Laurent at Mirecourt. Worked for Bisiach in Milan and with François at Paris. Principal repairman at Lyon and Healy in Chicago for 12 years, before establishing his own business in Chicago 1920. Fine reput\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Chicago
Made Violin
Taught by Laurent

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£515
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1908June 1980£515

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

BREDALL, J. B. Worked circa. 1890-1920 Mirecourt France & Chicago, Illinois USA. Pupil of Laurent at Mirecourt. Worked for Bisiach in Milan and with François at Paris. Principal repairman at Lyon and Healy in Chicago for 12 years, before establishing his own business in Chicago 1920. Fine reputation as copyist of classical instruments, using a rich varnish of his own preparation.

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