Chicago School
August Olshovy
Chicago, worked 1950
Born in Poland, worked in Ingolstadt c.1950-1953. Emigrated to the USA to work for William Lewis in Chicago 1954-1968 and subsequently for one year with Kenneth Warren. Established independently in Chicago 1969. Specialised in cellos. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | 75.0 cm Chicago, 1978 n°54 | — | May 2009 | £2,524 |
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Biographies
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OLSHOVY, August Worked circa. 1950 Ingolstadt Germany, Worked from 1954 Chicago, Illinois USA. Born in Poland, worked in Ingolstadt c.1950-1953. Emigrated to the USA to work for William Lewis in Chicago 1954-1968 and subsequently for one year with Kenneth Warren. Established independently in Chicago 1969. Specialised in cellos. [Wenberg]
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