Cleveland School
John Henry Maag
Cleveland, 1896–1984
Architect and self-taught violin maker active from 1953 in Glendale, California. Moved to Prescott 1972. Classical models but inconsistent dimensions. Local materials of various species. Pre-cut necks and commercial varnish. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1958 | February 1998 | £104 |
| Violin | 1965 | February 1998 | £104 |
| Violin | 1960 | February 1998 | £97 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
MAAG, John Henry Born 1896 Cleveland, Ohio, died 1984 Prescott, Arizona USA. Architect and self-taught violin maker active from 1953 in Glendale, California. Moved to Prescott 1972. Classical models but inconsistent dimensions. Local materials of various species. Pre-cut necks and commercial varnish. [Wenberg]
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H. Lee Dodd worked 1916
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