Evan Devereux Rees
b. 1845
after 1925 Christchurch New Zealand Emigrated to New Zealand 1858. Established in Christchurch as a boat builder. Active violin maker from 1888. Well-made Stradivari, Guarneri, and Maggini models with orange-red oil varnish. Also made guitars and mandolins. Made by / E. D. Rees / Christchurch N.Z. 1\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1890 c. | October 1986 | £241 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
REES, Evan Devereux Born 1845 Montgomery, Wales UK, d. after 1925 Christchurch New Zealand Emigrated to New Zealand 1858. Established in Christchurch as a boat builder. Active violin maker from 1888. Well-made Stradivari, Guarneri, and Maggini models with orange-red oil varnish. Also made guitars and mandolins. Made by / E. D. Rees / Christchurch N.Z. 1910
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