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Prague School

Karel Josef Dvorak

Prague, 1887–1947

Son and pupil of Jaroslav Dvorák, above. Quite Lupot-like interpretations of Cremonese work with shaded varnish. Very fine workmanship. Printed label: Carolus Joseph / Dvorák / fecit Pragae 19.. [Pilar & Stramek] — John Dilworth

Worked Prague
Made Violin
Taught by Jaroslav Dvorák
Family Son of Jaroslav Dvorák

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£5,415
Type Details Sold Price
Violin 35.7 cm Prague, 1928 December 2011 £5,415
Violin 35.6 cm Prague, 1933 March 2011 £2,500
Violin 35.6 cm Prague, 1934 March 2007 £2,875
Violin [Attributed to] May 2005 £1,282
Violin Prague, 1928 October 2004 £3,181
Violin Prague, 1931 May 2004 £3,860
Violin 1920 May 1996 £1,503

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

DVORÁK, Karel Josef Born 1887, died 1947 Prague Czech Republic. Son and pupil of Jaroslav Dvorák, above. Quite Lupot-like interpretations of Cremonese work with shaded varnish. Very fine workmanship. Printed label: Carolus Joseph / Dvorák / fecit Pragae 19.. [Pilar & Stramek]

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