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Charles Edward Herbrig

Montgomery, St. Paul, c.1884–1959

Violin and bow maker. Active in Montgomery from 1908. Established in St. Paul 1922-1958. 1721 Stradivari and Guarneri violins as model; also personal models. Fine craftsmanship. Early work with pale yellow varnish; deeper colours incorporated later. Bows branded: CHAS E HERBRIG. About 75 instruments\u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Montgomery, St. Paul
Made Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£1,748

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.7 cm St. Paul, 1922May 2011£1,748
Violin35.7 cm St. Paul, 1956October 2008£795
Violin1927February 1998£485

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

HERBRIG, Charles Edward Born circa. 1884 Montgomery, died 1959 St Paul, Minnesota USA. Violin and bow maker. Active in Montgomery from 1908. Established in St. Paul 1922-1958. 1721 Stradivari and Guarneri violins as model; also personal models. Fine craftsmanship. Early work with pale yellow varnish; deeper colours incorporated later. Bows branded: CHAS E HERBRIG. About 75 instruments completed. Printed labels: Charles E. Herbrig / St. Paul / Fecit Anno 1927 Charles Edward Herbrig / Violin Maker St. Paul Fecit Anno 1923

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