United States School
Paul Ernst (II) Pilat
Budapest, New York, 1897–1961
Son and pupil of Paul Pilat (I), above. Emigrated to the USA 1921. Employed by Frederick Markert in New York. Established independently in New York 1932, moving to Los Angeles 1952. Personal models. Later made close copies of master instruments, including several Gasparo da Salò violas. Over 350 ins\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
8 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | New York, 1948 | — | October 2004 | £1,750 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1948 | — | October 2003 | £5,428 |
| Violin | 1938 | — | November 1999 | £6,388 |
| Violin | 1947 | — | November 1994 | £8,050 |
| Viola | 43.8 cm 1937 | — | May 1993 | £4,400 |
| Violin | 1954 | — | April 1993 | £5,175 |
| Violin | 1947 | — | June 1990 | £4,180 |
| Viola | 42.1 cm 1942 | — | January 1981 | £2,200 |
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Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
PILAT, Paul Ernst (Paul II) Born 1897 Budapest Hungary died 1961 Los Angeles USA. Son and pupil of Paul Pilat (I), above. Emigrated to the USA 1921. Employed by Frederick Markert in New York. Established independently in New York 1932, moving to Los Angeles 1952. Personal models. Later made close copies of master instruments, including several Gasparo da Salò violas. Over 350 instruments completed. Manuscript labels: Paulus Pilát / fecit New York 1941 op:260 [Wenberg, Benedek]
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