Background
Oster, Frederick W. was born on June 22, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Irwin Louis and Bernice Patricia (Biren) Oster.
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Frederick W. Oster
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Bachelor in History, Fairleigh Dickenson U., 1974.
Career
Owner, founder, Vintage Instruments, Philadelphia, since 1974; consultant, Phillips Auctioneers, New York City, 1979; booking director, The Main Point, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, 1980-1981; head musical instrument department, Christies, New York City, 1981-1987; consultant, Christies, New York City, London, since 1987; owner, Frederick W. Oster Fine Violins, Philadelphia partner, Rudig & Oster, Inc. and The Violin Shop at Carnegie Hall.
Achievements
Membership
Volunteer Cherry Tree Music Co-op, Philadelphia, since 1978. Founding member, board dirs.Phila. (Pennsylvania) Chamber Orchestra, 1983-1988.
Organizer Pine St. Civic Association, Philadelphia, since 1988. Member Appraisers Association American, Violin Society American, American Musical Instrument Society, Violin Society of America, Delaware Valley Jaguar Club.
