United States School
Maximilian Vitalis Himmer
Berlin, New York, 1871–1936
Born 1871 New York USA, Worked Berlin Germany, died 1936 Studied the violin but an accident prevented a career as a concert player. Began making instruments in Berlin c.1900. Established in Wilmersdorf. Developed a personal model c.1905. Fine workmanship. — John Dilworth
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Maximilianus V. Himmer fecit, Berolinae, A.D. 1909, stamped to the label In vino Veritas Lot 121 | Tarisio | October 2024 | £4,686est. € 4.000-6.000 |
| Viola | 41.1 cm Berlin, 1926 | — | May 2011 | £2,549 |
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HIMMER, Maximilian Vitalis Born 1871 New York USA, Worked Berlin Germany, died 1936 Studied the violin but an accident prevented a career as a concert player. Began making instruments in Berlin c.1900. Established in Wilmersdorf. Developed a personal model c.1905. Fine workmanship.
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