Mittenwald School
Johann Josef (II) Knilling
Mittenwald, b. 1853
Johann Josef (II) Knilling (Born 1853) was a luthier who trained at the Mittenwald Violin Making School between 1866 and 1869. Although primarily known for crafting plucked instruments, he also produced violins in the Klotz style. His work is identified by labels such as 'Joh. Knilling / Instrumentenmacher / No. 66 Mittenwald-a-d-I Nr. 66 / Oberbayern. ano 1896'.
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.4 cm Mittenwald, 1832 | November 2006 | £1,920 |
| Cello | 1/2 Size | July 2005 | £79 |
| Cello | 1/2 Size | July 2005 | £79 |
| Violin | 1832 | November 2000 | £1,955 |
| Violin | 1833 | November 1995 | £1,150 |
| Cello | 1828 | December 1988 | £1,455 |
| Violin | 1833 | March 1986 | £825 |
Maker Overview
Life
Johann Josef (II) Knilling (Born 1853) was born in 1853.'s The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers, he received his training at the Mittenwald Violin Making School from 1866 to 1869. While he principally made plucked instruments, he is also credited with producing some violins in the Klotz style.
Characteristics
- Instrument Focus
- Johann Josef (II) Knilling principally made plucked instruments.
- Violin Style
- He is credited with making some violins that exhibited a Klotz-like style.
- Joh. Knilling
Instrumentenmacher
No. 66 Mittenwald-a-d-I Nr. 66
Oberbayern. ano 1896John Dilworth
Influence and legacy
- Training: Johann Josef (II) Knilling trained at the Mittenwald Violin Making School from 1866 to 1869.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
Johann Josef (II), Born 1853. Trained at the Mittenwald Violin Making School 1866-1869. Principally made plucked instruments, but credited with some Klotz-like violins. Joh. Knilling / Instrumentenmacher / No. 66 Mittenwald-a-d-I Nr. 66 / Oberbayern. ano 1896
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Working in Mittenwald at the same time
Adolf Baader 1876–1952
Alois Jais worked 1848
Anton Ostler b. 1895
Balthasar (I) Klotz b. 1854
Balthasar (II) Klotz b. 1885
Benedikt Lang 1893–1975
Carl (I) Sandner 1869–1929
Ernst Reinhold Schmidt 1857–1928