Portland School
Roscoe G. Hall
Portland, worked 1915–1920
HALL, Roscoe G. Worked circa. 1915-1920 Portland, Maine USA. Stradivari- and Guarneri-derived models. Fine varnish. Used imported pre-carved necks and local materials. Prolific maker. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm Portland, 1908 | April 2010 | £614 |
| Viola | 40.0 cm Portland, 1911 | October 2009 | £1,124 |
| Violin | Portland, 1921 | October 2004 | £664 |
| Violin | Portland, 1915 | October 2004 | £864 |
| Violin | 1911 | October 2003 | £1,179 |
| Violin | 1916 | May 2000 | £280 |
| Violin | 1917 | May 1996 | £601 |
| Violin | 1921 | May 1995 | £1,941 |
| Violin | 1903 | April 1992 | £1,320 |
| Violin | 1912 | January 1984 | £121 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
HALL, Roscoe G. Worked circa. 1915-1920 Portland, Maine USA. Stradivari- and Guarneri-derived models. Fine varnish. Used imported pre-carved necks and local materials. Prolific maker. [Wenberg]
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Working in Portland at the same time
Ben E. Dobson worked 1890
Daniel A. Hamilton worked 1890–1920
Gottfried Kuden worked 1920
Robert Robinson b. 1851
Violin School Carlson worked 1920