Boston School
William Ganshirt
Boston, b. 1890
Trained with Walter Goss, J. A. Young, and F. A. Mayer. Employed by Oliver Ditson, at the Musician’s Supply Company. Assistant and pupil of O. H. Bryant in Boston from 1926. Stradivari and Guarneri models; about 30 made. Light red-brown varnish. William Ganshirt Maker / Boston. 1926 — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.4 cm Boston, 1924 | May 2008 | £4,667 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
GANSHIRT, William Born 1890 Boston, USA. Trained with Walter Goss, J. A. Young, and F. A. Mayer. Employed by Oliver Ditson, at the Musician’s Supply Company. Assistant and pupil of O. H. Bryant in Boston from 1926. Stradivari and Guarneri models; about 30 made. Light red-brown varnish. William Ganshirt Maker / Boston. 1926
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Working in Boston at the same time
A. J. Oettinger b. 1860
Albert Lind worked 1900–1923
And Mayer Bettonay worked 1920
Calvin Baker worked 1862–1915
Charles Emery Farley 1846–1927
Dr. Deluc worked 1914
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