Germany School
Herman Fischer
Markneukirchen, Saxony, b. 1881
Originally a bow maker active from 1895. Trained with R. Fischer in Brambach. Later worked for August Rau in Markneukirchen 1898. Moved to Amsterdam 1900, employed by Van der Meer, and turned to violin making, concentrating on Cremonese models. Worked for Scheffler in Bucharest 1905 and subsequently\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Markneukirchen | February 2005 | £361 |
| Violin | 1910 c. | November 1990 | £1,980 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
FISCHER, Herman Born 1881 Schönberg Germany. Originally a bow maker active from 1895. Trained with R. Fischer in Brambach. Later worked for August Rau in Markneukirchen 1898. Moved to Amsterdam 1900, employed by Van der Meer, and turned to violin making, concentrating on Cremonese models. Worked for Scheffler in Bucharest 1905 and subsequently went to Cologne, Paris, London, and St. Petersburg. Emigrated to America 1910, settling in Chicago 1914 as principal in the repair department of Lyon & Healy. Established his own workshop at 1166 Diversey Parkway in Chicago 1917, moving to 1434 North Clark Street 1927. Work on both violins and bows of the highest standard. Herman Fischer / Expert violin and bow maker / 1166 Diversey Parkway, Chicago Herman Fischer / Expert violin and bow maker / 1434 North Clark Street Chicago
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Working in Markneukirchen at the same time
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Adolf Beuthner worked 1895–1917
Adolf Fietz 1862–1922
Adolf Heinrich Pfretzschner b. 1869
Adolf jnr. Hoyer worked 1908
Adolf K.F.W.B Seidel 1868–1946
Adolf Louis Dorffel 1852–1916
Adolf Nurnberger 1852–1914