Johannes Franciscus Cuypers
Amsterdam, The Hague, 1766–1828
Baptised as Jean-François. Worked for his father until his death in 1808, including a period from 1783-1823 spent in Liedestraat, Amsterdam. Although immediately recognisable as ‘Cuypers’ work, with the distinctive scroll and Stainer-like soundholes, Johannes Franciscus was the most refined maker of\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 38.7 cm The Hague, 1787 | — | October 2011 | £21,250 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Amsterdam , 1799 | — | October 2011 | £27,500 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm The Hague, 1790 c. | — | April 2010 | £23,015 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Attributed to | — | December 2009 | £5,400 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm The Netherlands, early 19th C. Ascribed to | — | March 2009 | £10,625 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm The Hague, Mid-18th C. | — | October 2008 | £15,210 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm The Hague, 1790 c. | — | March 2008 | £4,750 |
| Violin | 35.3 cm The Hague, 1795 | — | May 2007 | £18,722 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm The Hague | — | February 2007 | £21,600 |
| Violin | 1799 | — | May 2003 | £27,539 |
| Violin | 1800 c. | — | March 2003 | £19,200 |
| Violin | 1791 | — | November 2002 | £4,830 |
| Violin | 1804 | — | June 2002 | £11,500 |
| Violin | 1800 | — | May 2002 | £18,922 |
| Violin | 1785 | — | March 2002 | £23,500 |
| Violin | 1797 | — | November 2000 | £16,450 |
| Viola | 38.7 cm 1787 | — | November 1999 | £9,200 |
| Violin | 1783 | — | November 1999 | £17,250 |
| Violin | 1812 | — | November 1998 | £11,500 |
| Violin | 1797 | — | October 1998 | £23,000 |
| Violin | 1782 | — | October 1998 | £17,250 |
| Violin | 1788 | — | March 1997 | £17,250 |
| Violin | 1795 | — | March 1995 | £25,300 |
| Violin | 1790 | — | March 1995 | £20,700 |
| Violin | 1791 | — | June 1993 | £19,550 |
| Violin | 1797 | — | April 1993 | £14,950 |
| Violin | 1815 c. | — | June 1992 | £6,050 |
| Violin | 1790 c. | — | March 1992 | £13,750 |
| Violin | 17-- | — | April 1991 | £11,000 |
| Violin | 1780 c. | — | March 1991 | £11,550 |
| Violin | 1805 | — | March 1991 | £8,360 |
| Viola | 39.7 cm 1770 | — | March 1990 | £16,500 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
CUYPERS, Johannes Franciscus Born 1766, died 1828 The Hague Netherlands. Baptised as Jean-François. Worked for his father until his death in 1808, including a period from 1783-1823 spent in Liedestraat, Amsterdam. Although immediately recognisable as ‘Cuypers’ work, with the distinctive scroll and Stainer-like soundholes, Johannes Franciscus was the most refined maker of the family and produced more Stradivarian flat arches and a more refined finish even to the extent of sometimes imitating the blackened chamfers of a Stradivarius head. The varnish is improved from his father’s recipe. Richer, more transparent, and warmer in tone. Labels generally handwritten: Joannes Franciscus Cuijpers / fecit ‘s Hage 1783 Johannes Franciscus Cuypers / fecit Amsterdam. 1811
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Der zweite Neffe von Jan C. dem Alten. Von ihm gilt im Allgemeinen dasselbe, was von dem jüngeren Jan gesagt wurde. In der Sammlung Scheurleer ist eine Taschengeige von ihm, bei der Boden und Zargen aus einem Stück gestochen sind.
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