Johann Friedrich (II) Reichel
1746–1826
Son and pupil of Johann Reichel (II). Admitted to the luthiers guild 1762. Typical work of the Markneukirchen school. Rather gross soundholes with high squarish arch and yellow-brown varnish. Branded: ‘I/.F./R’ [Hamma] — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1780 c. | January 1991 | £275 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
Johann Friedrich (II) Born 1746, died 1826. Son and pupil of Johann Reichel (II). Admitted to the luthiers guild 1762. Typical work of the Markneukirchen school. Rather gross soundholes with high squarish arch and yellow-brown varnish. Branded: ‘I/.F./R’ [Hamma]
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Er wurde schon 1762 Meister und war sehr geschickt, wenn auch nicht eigenartig. Er arbeitete bis in sein hohes Alter und starb mit 80 Jahren 9 Monaten 1 Tag.
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