Karel Pilar
b. 1899
1927 Kradni Králové Czech Republic. Apprenticed to his uncle Antonin Pilar (I), above, in Berlin. Worked for O. Spidlen in Prague, 1919-1921, and J. Vedral in The Hague 1922-1924. Established independently in Kradni Králové from 1924. Fine accurate work on classical Italian models. Excellent materia\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1935 | November 1997 | £805 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
PILAR, Karel Born 1899, Worked circa. 1927 Kradni Králové Czech Republic. Apprenticed to his uncle Antonin Pilar (I), above, in Berlin. Worked for O. Spidlen in Prague, 1919-1921, and J. Vedral in The Hague 1922-1924. Established independently in Kradni Králové from 1924. Fine accurate work on classical Italian models. Excellent materials. Karel Pilar houslar / v Kradni Králové / Roku 1927 (set within a soundhole shaped cartouche) [Pilar]
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