Little Falls School
Clarence Clemmerson
Little Falls, b. 1902
1932-1983 Sparta, Wisconsin USA. Self-taught amateur maker. Stradivari and personal models. Local materials. Commercial ‘Nicoseco’ varnish. Some instruments with heads carved by Charles Amundson; some with imported pre-carved necks. 70 violins, 10 violas, one cello. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
CLEMMERSON, Clarence Born 1902 Little Falls, Worked circa. 1932-1983 Sparta, Wisconsin USA. Self-taught amateur maker. Stradivari and personal models. Local materials. Commercial ‘Nicoseco’ varnish. Some instruments with heads carved by Charles Amundson; some with imported pre-carved necks. 70 violins, 10 violas, one cello. [Wenberg]
Sell your instrument with Amati
Get started by uploading photos of your instrument for our experts to review.