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Paul Knorr

Markneukirchen, b. 1882

1918-1921Markneukirchen Germany. Pupil of M. Dölling, worked in Breslau & Berlin. Employed by for F. & R. Enders in Markeukirchen from 1918, and established independently there 1921. Highly regarded craftsman with exceptional varnish; clear orange-brown, fine texture. Very good materials. \u{2026} — John Dilworth

Worked Markneukirchen
Made Violin
Taught by M. Dölling

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£8,527

18 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinUnlabelled, branded to the inside back and table P. * K. Lot 135TarisioOctober 2024£8,527est. € 6.000-9.000
ViolinLabelled Paul Knorr, Markneukirchen, Anno 1946, branded to the inside back and table P. * K. Lot 136TarisioOctober 2024£7,022est. € 7.000-10.000
Violin35.7 cm Markneukirchen, 1930 c.November 2011£5,540
Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen, 1925November 2011£4,432
Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen, 1920 c.October 2011£5,940
Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen, 1926 (back varnish altered)February 2011£3,526
Violin35.5 cm Markneukirchen, 1944October 2010£6,693
Violin35.7 cm Germany, 1920 c.March 2010£5,760
Violin35.9 cm Markneukirchen, mid 20th C.March 2009£5,625
Violin35.6 cmMay 2008£3,011
Violin35.5 cm Markneukirchen, 1920April 2008£1,755
Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen, 1943 c.October 2007£4,028
ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1816 c.November 2005£3,316
ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1935 c.November 2005£3,158
ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1930May 2005£1,130
ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1950 c.May 2005£888
Violin1925March 2000£3,450
Violin1920 c.January 1988£3,200

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

Paul, Born 1882, Worked circa. 1918-1921Markneukirchen Germany. Pupil of M. Dölling, worked in Breslau & Berlin. Employed by for F. & R. Enders in Markeukirchen from 1918, and established independently there 1921. Highly regarded craftsman with exceptional varnish; clear orange-brown, fine texture. Very good materials. Violas particularly appreciated. Paul Knorr / Markneukirchen / 19… Early works branded internally ‘P*K’.

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