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Johann Georg (I) Voigt

1748–1802

Son and pupil of Adam Voigt (II), above. Entered the corporation of luthiers 1769. One of the best makers of the family. Flat-arched model. Plain materials and brown varnish. Branded: ‘I.G.V.’ Johann Georg Voigt / Brobe Violinmacher in Neu- / kircher bei Adorf in Voigtlande. — John Dilworth

Made Violin
Taught by Adam Voigt
Family Son of Adam Voigt

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£550
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1710November 1982£550

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

Johann Georg (I) Born 1748, died 1802. Son and pupil of Adam Voigt (II), above. Entered the corporation of luthiers 1769. One of the best makers of the family. Flat-arched model. Plain materials and brown varnish. Branded: ‘I.G.V.’ Johann Georg Voigt / Brobe Violinmacher in Neu- / kircher bei Adorf in Voigtlande.

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Sohn und Schüler von Johann Adam V. Er wurde 1768 Meister und gehörte zu den Besten seiner Familie. Auf seinem Zettel erscheint der sonst übliche lateinische Unsinn in deutscher Form. Er verwendete auch eine Brandmarke: X I X G X V X.

Henri Poidras+

Neukirchen 1748-1802. One of the best makers of the family of that name.

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