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Johann Georg Kessler

Markneukirchen, 1735–1801

Master in the Violin Makers’ Guild from 1756. Stainer model with high arch; often with carved heads. Golden-brown varnish. Johann Georg Kesler / Violin- und Lautenmacher, / erfunden von Stainer, 1759 — John Dilworth

Worked Markneukirchen
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£920
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1787October 1995£920

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

Johann Georg, Born 1735, died 1801 Markneukirchen. Master in the Violin Makers’ Guild from 1756. Stainer model with high arch; often with carved heads. Golden-brown varnish. Johann Georg Kesler / Violin- und Lautenmacher, / erfunden von Stainer, 1759

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Älterer Sohn von Wolf Conrad K., er wurde 1756 Meister und starb 65
Jahre 6 Monate und 4 Tage alt.

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