Buffalo School
Kurt Brychta
Buffalo, 1908–1978
Violinist and violin maker from 1930. Established in Buffalo 1947-1974. 162 instruments made. Oil varnished with his own recipe, some constructed from imported prefabricated parts. Certificate for workmanship, Violin Society of America 1976. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 40.8 cm Buffalo, 1956 | May 2011 | £1,350 |
| Violin | 35.2 cm Buffalo, 1954 | October 2006 | £1,839 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
BRYCHTA, Kurt Born 1908, died 1978 Buffalo, New York USA. Violinist and violin maker from 1930. Established in Buffalo 1947-1974. 162 instruments made. Oil varnished with his own recipe, some constructed from imported prefabricated parts. Certificate for workmanship, Violin Society of America 1976. [Wenberg]
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