John Albert
Highest auction price
£1,233
Auction price history
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.8 cm Philadelphia, 1880 c. [Workshop of] | Thu 1st April 2010 | £1,233 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Philadelphia, 1880 c. [Workshop of] | Sun 1st March 2009 | £315 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Philadelphia, 1900 c. [Workshop of] | Sun 1st March 2009 | £378 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | Mon 1st November 1999 | £355 |
| Violin | 1875 c. | Thu 1st May 1997 | £1,000 |
| Violin | 1850 c. | Mon 1st November 1993 | £595 |
| Violin | 1920 c. | Thu 1st April 1993 | £660 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | Sat 1st March 1986 | £228 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | Sat 1st March 1986 | £417 |
| Violin | 18-- | Sat 1st March 1980 | £269 |
Biographies
John Dilworth
ALBERT, John Born circa. 1809 Freiburg Germany, died 1887 Philadelphia USA. Practiced law in Germany. Emigrated to the USA in 1848, working in New York. Apprenticed with Matthias Keller in Philadelphia, and succeeded to his business in 1857. Created the American Star Violin Company, a mass manufacturer of quality violins later inherited by his son Eugene John Albert, above. Guarneri models. Fine work with golden-brown spirit varnish, often using American maple. Signed directly on the back interior, or with handwritten labels.
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