Prague School
Karel (I) Vavra
Prague, 1903–1973
Worked with his cousin Alfons Vávra in Banska Bystrica up to 1931. Established independently in Korunni Street, Prague 1932. Moved to Belehradska Street 1950. Joined by his son and later successor, Karel II (Born 1935). Founder of the Czech Kruh Umelcu Houslaru (Association of Violinists and Violin \u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
6 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35. 6 cm Prague 1975 | — | March 2009 | £2,925 |
| Violin | Prague, 1938 | — | November 2005 | £4,269 |
| Violin | Prague, 1934 | — | May 2004 | £5,469 |
| Violin | 1976 | — | May 1996 | £1,428 |
| Violin | 1935 | — | October 1995 | £2,875 |
| Violin | 1939 | — | June 1988 | £1,980 |
No results match those filters.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
VÁVRA, Karel (I) Born 1903, died 1973 Prague Czech Republic. Worked with his cousin Alfons Vávra in Banska Bystrica up to 1931. Established independently in Korunni Street, Prague 1932. Moved to Belehradska Street 1950. Joined by his son and later successor, Karel II (Born 1935). Founder of the Czech Kruh Umelcu Houslaru (Association of Violinists and Violin Makers). Awarded prizes at The Hague 1949, Prague 1954, and Poznan 1962. Subsequently appointed competition judge at Liège and Poznan. Preference for Guarneri models, but some Stradivari patterns. Fine golden- or red-brown varnish. First class materials. Karel Vávra / fecit Pragae. Anno 19..
Sell your instrument with Amati
Get started by uploading photos of your instrument for our experts to review.
Sell your instrument with Amati
Get started by uploading photos of your instrument for our experts to review.
