Ft. Lauderdale School
Frederick Rowe
Ft. Lauderdale, 1884–1976
Active from 1909. Established professionally in Minneapolis from 1920. Associated with Joseph Lundh from 1927 and retired to Fort Lauderdale. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Fine workmanship and materials. 168 violins, six violas, and two cellos completed. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 42.2 cm Ft. Lauderdale, 1960 | February 2007 | £1,409 |
| Violin | 1947 | March 1992 | £1,100 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
ROWE, Frederick Born 1884 Minneapolis, Minnesota, died 1976 Fort Lauderdale, Florida USA. Active from 1909. Established professionally in Minneapolis from 1920. Associated with Joseph Lundh from 1927 and retired to Fort Lauderdale. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Fine workmanship and materials. 168 violins, six violas, and two cellos completed.
Henri Poidras+
Minneapolis (Minnesota). Contemporary maker.
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