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Friedrich Diehl

Darmstadt, 1814–1888

Son of Nicolaus Diehl, below. Staineresque model showing decent workmanship, but rather poor dark varnish of thin consistency. Known for double basses. Bronze medal, Paris 1867. Friedrich Diehl / Hof-Instrumentenmacher in Darmstadt,18.. — John Dilworth

Worked Darmstadt
Made Viola
Family Son of Nicolaus Diehl

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£5,489
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Viola40.1 cm Darmstadt, 1863May 2005£5,489

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

DIEHL, Friedrich Born 1814, died 1888 Darmstadt Germany. Son of Nicolaus Diehl, below. Staineresque model showing decent workmanship, but rather poor dark varnish of thin consistency. Known for double basses. Bronze medal, Paris 1867. Friedrich Diehl / Hof-Instrumentenmacher in Darmstadt,18..

George Hart+

Son of Nicolaus, received a bronze medal Paris Exhibition, 1867.

Cecie Stainer+

Son of Nicolaus Diehl; b. 1814. Worked in Darmstadt. Was awarded a bronze medal at the Paris Exhibition, 1867. Died 1888.

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Dritter Sohn, Schüler und Nachfolger von Nikolaus D. Gute, aber namentlich
in Bezug auf den Lack nicht hervorragende Arbeit. Auf einer Pariser
Ausstellung erhielt er eine Broncemedaille, kam aber seinem Vater nicht gleich.

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