United States School
Helmuth Ellersieck
Los Angeles, Rostock, 1886–1973
Son of Albert Ellersieck, above. Apprenticed to Ernest Kreul in Markneukirchen 1900-1903. Later worked for Otto Möckel and August Friedel in Berlin, and finally for Hjorth in Copenhagen. Took over the workshop of Rummelhof-Hansen in Oslo 1914. Emigrated to the USA 1927, settled in Los Angeles, and r\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 43.0 cm Los Angeles, 1940 | December 2011 | £1,560 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
ELLERSIECK, Helmuth Born 1886 Rostock, Germany died 1973 Laguna Beach, California USA. Son of Albert Ellersieck, above. Apprenticed to Ernest Kreul in Markneukirchen 1900-1903. Later worked for Otto Möckel and August Friedel in Berlin, and finally for Hjorth in Copenhagen. Took over the workshop of Rummelhof-Hansen in Oslo 1914. Emigrated to the USA 1927, settled in Los Angeles, and retired to Laguna Beach c.1956. Business taken over by O. Lyngaas. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Orange oil varnish. Very skilful maker. Also celebrated for repair and restoration work. Branded beneath the button: ‘H. Ellersieck’
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Working in Los Angeles at the same time
A. M. Nelson worked 1947
Albert Ellersieck 1843–1914
Charles F. Emery worked 1915–1927
Fritz Pulpaneck b. 1878
George Curtis Lendsey 1855–1943
Heinrich Lobzien 1860–1933
Henry Emery worked 1900–1910
J. R. Brooks worked 1920–1924