Zurich School
Adolf Heinrich Konig
Zurich, b. 1908
Pupil of Liestal in Basle. Worked for Aerts in Brussels. First director of the violin making school at Brienz 1944-1973. Diploma of Honour at The Hague 1949. President of the Swiss violin makers association 1976-1984. Violins, violas, and cellos of fine workmanship on classical models. Also made vio\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | 1932 | July 1991 | £1,760 |
| Violin | 1931 | July 1985 | £462 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
KÖNIG, Adolf Heinrich Born 1908 Zurich Switzerland. Pupil of Liestal in Basle. Worked for Aerts in Brussels. First director of the violin making school at Brienz 1944-1973. Diploma of Honour at The Hague 1949. President of the Swiss violin makers association 1976-1984. Violins, violas, and cellos of fine workmanship on classical models. Also made viols and guitars. Adolf König / Nr. Zürich 19.. / Labor vincit omnia
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