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Max Willibald Schmidt

d. 1946

SCHMIDT, Max Willibald b. Markneukirchen Germany, died 1946 Boise, Idaho USA. Trained in Markneukirchen. Emigrated to the USA 1913. Worked in San Francisco and Seattle. Retired to Boise but continued making new instruments until his death. 50 instruments, including some fine cellos. Guarneri-derived\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Made Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£1,047
Type Details Sold Price
Violin 1980 October 2000 £1,047

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

SCHMIDT, Max Willibald b. Markneukirchen Germany, died 1946 Boise, Idaho USA. Trained in Markneukirchen. Emigrated to the USA 1913. Worked in San Francisco and Seattle. Retired to Boise but continued making new instruments until his death. 50 instruments, including some fine cellos. Guarneri-derived model violins. Spirit varnish. [Wenberg]

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