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Knud Hjorth

Copenhagen, worked 1906

Second son, pupil, and assistant of Emil Hjorth. Worked for Kessler in Berlin, returning to Copenhagen 1906. Cremonese models and some close copies of individual master instruments. Golden-red oil varnish. Knud Hjorth / Frederiksborggade 12 / Köbenhavn — John Dilworth

Worked Copenhagen
Made Violin
Taught by Emil Hjorth

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£3,450
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1721June 1998£2,875
Violin1933October 1995£3,450

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John Dilworth+

HJORTH, Knud Worked circa. 1906 Copenhagen Denmark. Second son, pupil, and assistant of Emil Hjorth. Worked for Kessler in Berlin, returning to Copenhagen 1906. Cremonese models and some close copies of individual master instruments. Golden-red oil varnish. Knud Hjorth / Frederiksborggade 12 / Köbenhavn

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