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Nicholas Heinz

Brooklyn, New York, b. 1892

Pupil of Frederick König 1906-1911. Worked in Philadelphia for Julius Guetter and in several Chicago workshops, including Lyon & Healy. Established independently in New York from 1926. Made 200 instruments on personal model with brown oil varnish. Repairer, dealer, and collector. — John Dilworth

Worked Brooklyn, New York
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£874
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.7 cm New York, 1929June 2008£471
Violin35.9 cm Brooklyn, 1916July 2007£785
Violin35.9 cm Brooklyn, 1916July 2006£874

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

HEINZ, Nicholas Born 1892 Brooklyn, New York USA. Pupil of Frederick König 1906-1911. Worked in Philadelphia for Julius Guetter and in several Chicago workshops, including Lyon & Healy. Established independently in New York from 1926. Made 200 instruments on personal model with brown oil varnish. Repairer, dealer, and collector.

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