Josef Vojtech Ruzicka
1878–1937
Worked in Opava. Neat workmanship. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Also a personal pattern with recurved upper bouts and scroll with truncated final turn. Slightly high arching and thick edges. Golden-brown varnish. Josephus Ruzicka Oppaviensis / faciebat anno 1922 — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.9 cm 1928 | December 2010 | £2,760 |
| Violin | 1929 | August 1997 | £2,070 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
RUZICKA, Josef Vojtech Born 1878, died 1937 Opava (Troppau) Czech Republic Studied at Prague. Worked in Opava. Neat workmanship. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Also a personal pattern with recurved upper bouts and scroll with truncated final turn. Slightly high arching and thick edges. Golden-brown varnish. Josephus Ruzicka Oppaviensis / faciebat anno 1922
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