Giorgio Bairhoff
Fussen, 1712–1763
Active in Naples from c.1740. It is not clear whether he worked directly for any of the Gagliano family, but their influence on his work is evident, particularly in the form of the scroll and the purfling materials. By no means the equal of the Gaglianos themselves, or Thomas Eberle, he brought some\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.9 cm Attributed to | — | March 2009 | £4,560 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Giorgio Bairhoff (1712-1763) was born in Füssen, Germany, in 1712 and died in Naples, Italy, in 1763. He was active in Naples from approximately 1740.'s Die Geigen- und Lautenmacher vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart, he was probably one of the many Germans who worked as assistants for makers such as the Gagliano family and subsequently settled in Italy.
Characteristics
- Model
- He utilized a broad, flat, and sometimes a medium-sized model.
- Instruments
- His violins are considered good orchestral instruments.
- Style
- John Dilworth, in The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers, describes his style as revealing rather boxy flat arching with a pronounced edge flute and large crudely cut soundholes.
- Materials & Varnish
- He typically used dull golden brown varnish and plain materials.
- Label
- An example of his label reads: "Giorgio Bairhoff fecit / Napoli 1758".
- Giorgio Bairhoff fecit
Napoli 1758John Dilworth
Influence and legacy
- Mentorship: Cecie Stainer's A Dictionary of Violin Makers suggests he was probably a pupil of G. or N. Gagliano. John Dilworth notes that while it is not clear whether he worked directly for any of the Gagliano family, their influence on his work is evident, particularly in the form of the scroll and the purfling materials.
- Tradition: He incorporated some Füssen elements into his style.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
BAIRHOFF, Giorgio Born 1712 Füssen Germany, died 1763 Naples Italy. Active in Naples from c.1740. It is not clear whether he worked directly for any of the Gagliano family, but their influence on his work is evident, particularly in the form of the scroll and the purfling materials. By no means the equal of the Gaglianos themselves, or Thomas Eberle, he brought some Füssen elements to his style, which reveals rather boxy flat arching with a pronounced edge flute and large crudely cut soundholes. Generally dull golden brown varnish and plain materials. The name is frequently found in anonymous German work. Giorgio Bairhoff fecit / Napoli 1758
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Andere lesen den Namen Barthoff — wie dem auch sei, er war wahrscheinlich
einer der vielen Deutschen, die als Gehilfen bei den Gagliano’s u. A. gearbeitet
haben und dann in Italien sesshaft wurden. Seine Arbeit erinnert an
G. u. N. Gagliano. Es benutzte ein breites, flaches, manchmal ein mittelgrosses
Modell. Seine Geigen sind gute Orchesterinstrumente.
Cecie Stainer+
Naples, about 1760. Probably pupil of G. or N. Gagliano.
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