Berne School
Jean Werro
Berne, 1868–1938
Pupil of Leon Fischesser in Geneva. Established in Islington, north London from 1890. Moved to Bern in 1914 where he was joined by his brother Henry, above. Established one of the leading ateliers in Europe. Violins made on Stradivari models with golden-orange varnish. Very fine work. Awarded gold m\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
17 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Berne, 1927 'Exposition' | — | June 2005 | £4,025 |
| Violin | 1931 | — | March 2003 | £1,292 |
| Violin | 1922 | — | November 2000 | £3,220 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 57 g. | — | June 1995 | £747 |
| Violin | 1924 | — | April 1993 | £2,070 |
| Violin | 1922 | — | June 1992 | £1,980 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 64 g. | — | October 1990 | £329 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 58 g. | — | November 1988 | £528 |
| Violin | 1918 | — | June 1988 | £1,100 |
| Violin | 1922 | — | November 1987 | £1,540 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 56 g. | — | October 1987 | £77 |
| Violin | 1922 | — | September 1987 | £2,640 |
| Violin | 1922 | — | November 1985 | £1,155 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 55 g. | — | April 1985 | £374 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | — | April 1985 | £220 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 75 g. | — | April 1984 | £209 |
| Violin | 1905 | — | March 1980 | £810 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
WERRO, Jean Born 1868 Muntelier, died 1938 Bern Switzerland. Pupil of Leon Fischesser in Geneva. Established in Islington, north London from 1890. Moved to Bern in 1914 where he was joined by his brother Henry, above. Established one of the leading ateliers in Europe. Violins made on Stradivari models with golden-orange varnish. Very fine work. Awarded gold medal, with his son Henry, at Geneva 1927. Chiefly occupied with restoration and expertise. Instruments branded internally. Printed labels: J. Werro / Fecit a Berne / 19.. J. Werro / Fecit Bernae / No.. 19.. / Genève 1927 Medaille D’Or – Gold Medal
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