Hans Wondner (Wendtner)
worked 1650–1680
Vannes cites only viols with dull brown varnish. Henley goes further, describing violins and violas of Brescian and Tyrolean models with plain materials and elongated scrolls. Hansz Wöndner, Geigen- / macher in Regenspurg / 1657 — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 40.2 cm Late 17th C. [Ascribed to] | April 2010 | £16,498 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
WÖNDNER (WENDTNER), Hans Worked circa. 1650-1680 Regensburg Germany. Vannes cites only viols with dull brown varnish. Henley goes further, describing violins and violas of Brescian and Tyrolean models with plain materials and elongated scrolls. Hansz Wöndner, Geigen- / macher in Regenspurg / 1657
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Er wird ausdrücklich als »Geigenmacher« bezeichnet. Violen und Violinen von ihm kommen auch heute noch vor; sie haben ein langes, flaches Patron und flache Wölbung. In der Bauart erinnern sie am ehesten an die Brescianer Schule; nur der Lack ist zu glanzlos und braun.
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