Rochester School
Louis M. Condax
Rochester, 1897–1971
CONDAX, Louis M. Born 1897, died 1971 Rochester, New York USA. Research chemist for Eastman-Kodak. Amateur violin maker from c.1920. Later worked with Simone Sacconi on analysis of classical Italian varnish. 40 instruments completed. Viola illustrated in the catalogue of the Sacconi Loan Exhibition,\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 42.0 cm Rochester, 1960 | October 2009 | £1,186 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
CONDAX, Louis M. Born 1897, died 1971 Rochester, New York USA. Research chemist for Eastman-Kodak. Amateur violin maker from c.1920. Later worked with Simone Sacconi on analysis of classical Italian varnish. 40 instruments completed. Viola illustrated in the catalogue of the Sacconi Loan Exhibition, New York 1966. [Wenberg]
Sell your instrument with Amati
Get started by uploading photos of your instrument for our experts to review.
Sell your instrument with Amati
Get started by uploading photos of your instrument for our experts to review.
Working in Rochester at the same time
Seorim Swaine 1849–1929