Columbus School
Joseph F. Ricker
Columbus, b. 1873
RICKER, Joseph F. Born 1873 Austria, Worked from 1900 Columbus, Ohio, USA. Violin and bow maker. Emigrated to the USA 1881. Pupil of Charles Held and Stephen Allison 1893-1898. First violin completed 1896. Established independently in Columbus, Ohio 1900-1950. Assisted by his son John J. from 1932. \u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 36.4 cm Columbus, 1905 | May 2009 | £1,941 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
RICKER, Joseph F. Born 1873 Austria, Worked from 1900 Columbus, Ohio, USA. Violin and bow maker. Emigrated to the USA 1881. Pupil of Charles Held and Stephen Allison 1893-1898. First violin completed 1896. Established independently in Columbus, Ohio 1900-1950. Assisted by his son John J. from 1932. About 75 violins and cellos with orange and red oil varnish.
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Working in Columbus at the same time
Charles Held worked 1890–1900
Daniel Krumm 1870–1955
George M. Fultz worked 1916–1930
H. A. F. Borneman worked 1910–1914
J. W. Davis worked 1924
Jackson-Guldan worked 1920–1961
N. E. Lovejoy worked 1925