Manhatten School
Samuel Kolstein
Manhatten, 1915–1999
1952 Manhattan, New York, & from 1958 Merrick USA. Double bass player.Largely self-taught as a violin and bow maker. Moved to Merrick, New York in 1958 and established a still-flourishing business, now in the hands of his son Barrie. Completed about 50 violins, violas, and cellos on Stradivari \u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
7 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped Samuel Kolstein Lot 18 | Tarisio | March 2025 | £742est. $ 800-1,200 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 85.0 g. | — | December 2008 | £611 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 73 g. | — | October 2003 | £430 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 62 g. | — | November 1999 | £920 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58 g. | — | November 1999 | £287 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | November 1999 | £287 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 80 g. | — | May 1996 | £902 |
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John Dilworth+
KOLSTEIN, Samuel Born 1915, died 1999, Worked from c.1952 Manhattan, New York, & from 1958 Merrick USA. Double bass player.Largely self-taught as a violin and bow maker. Moved to Merrick, New York in 1958 and established a still-flourishing business, now in the hands of his son Barrie. Completed about 50 violins, violas, and cellos on Stradivari and Guarneri models; also a Vincenzo Panormo model bass. Concentrated on bows from c.1945, producing over 2,000 in various grades. Branded: S. KOLSTEIN or SAMUEL KOLSTEIN & SON or SK. Highest quality sticks branded: S. KOLSTEIN or S. KOLSTEIN NY [Wenberg]
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