United States School
Rudolph Henry Wurlitzer
Cincinnati, Mirecourt, 1873–1948
Student of A. Reichers in violin making, and studied violin playing with E. Wirth in Berlin. Subsequently president of his father’s company from 1927. Retired 1941. Founder of the violin department and employed James Carlisle as chief maker. One of the most highly regarded violin dealers and experts\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.7 cm Mirecourt, 1910 c. | November 2011 | £332 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Cincinnati, 1920 c. | July 2010 | £1,154 |
| Violin | 28.0 cm 1934 | February 2009 | £225 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm | February 2007 | £1,120 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm | October 2006 | £190 |
| Viola | 39.9 cm Cincinnati, 1917 | May 2006 | £1,993 |
| Violin | 36.1 cm Cincinnati, 1936 | February 2006 | £431 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
Rudolph Henry Born 1873, died 1948 Cincinnati, Ohio USA. Student of A. Reichers in violin making, and studied violin playing with E. Wirth in Berlin. Subsequently president of his father’s company from 1927. Retired 1941. Founder of the violin department and employed James Carlisle as chief maker. One of the most highly regarded violin dealers and experts of his day.
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Adolphe Dupary 1870–1940
Albert Joseph Deblaye 1874–1929
Albert Krell 1832–1900
Albert Laurent 1884–1924
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