United States School
David Bailey Rockwell
Boston, New York
after 1923 New York USA. Violin and bow maker. Active in Boston 1878-1895, Providence 1901, Detroit 1908, Philadelphia 1915, Hartford, Connecticut 1920, and finally in New York 1923. Brother of Joseph H. Rockwell, below. Guarneri and personal models. Own orange-red oil varnish. Short corners. Neat w\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.8 cm Boston, 1886 | November 2011 | £351 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm New York, 1922 | February 2011 | £2,412 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm New York, 1912 | May 2008 | £2,409 |
| Violin Bow | S/T 56 g. | November 1997 | £238 |
| Violin | 1902 | June 1980 | £246 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
ROCKWELL, David Bailey Worked from 1878 Boston, Massachusetts, d. after 1923 New York USA. Violin and bow maker. Active in Boston 1878-1895, Providence 1901, Detroit 1908, Philadelphia 1915, Hartford, Connecticut 1920, and finally in New York 1923. Brother of Joseph H. Rockwell, below. Guarneri and personal models. Own orange-red oil varnish. Short corners. Neat workmanship. Cellos particularly well made.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Einer der Vielen, die sich vergeblich mit der »Verbesserung« der Geige abgeplagt haben. Er vergrösserte den Umfang und kam schliesslich zu ganz falschen Proportionen.
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Family
Joseph H. Rockwell Brother