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Martin Fendt

London, 1812–1845

Second son of Bernhard S. Fendt (I), above. Lived in Bell Alley, Coleman Street and worked throughout his life for John Betts. Instruments with his own name are extremely rare, but his abilities are consistent with those of the rest of his family. [BVMA] — John Dilworth

Worked London
Made Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£6,322
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.5 cm London, 1820October 2010£6,322

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

FENDT, Martin Born 1812, died 1845 London UK. Second son of Bernhard S. Fendt (I), above. Lived in Bell Alley, Coleman Street and worked throughout his life for John Betts. Instruments with his own name are extremely rare, but his abilities are consistent with those of the rest of his family. [BVMA]

George Hart+

Brother of the above. Worked for Betts.

Cecie Stainer+

Second son of Bernhard Fendt; b. July, 1812, in London; d. July, 1845, in Bell Alley, Coleman Street. Pupil of his father ; he had talent, and was one of the good workmen employed by Arthur Betts, brother of John Betts.

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Zweiter Sohn und Schüler von Bernard F. Er arbeitete fast ausschliesslich
für Arthur Betts, so dass man fast nichts von ihm kennt, doch war er nicht
ungeschickt; sein Holz ist gut, der Lack hellbraun.

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