Markneukirchen School
Christian Gottfried Kretzschmann
Markneukirchen, 1773–1842
Early work on Amati/Stainer model. Red-brown varnish with some distinction. Later work more commonplace Saxon trade quality with inferior varnish. Branded internally in place of a label: ‘C. G. K.’ — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Markneukirchen, 1800 c. | February 2004 | £299 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
Christian Gottfried, Born 1773, died 1842. Early work on Amati/Stainer model. Red-brown varnish with some distinction. Later work more commonplace Saxon trade quality with inferior varnish. Branded internally in place of a label: ‘C. G. K.’
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Working in Markneukirchen at the same time
Adam Martin 1739–1808
Adolph Meyer worked 1780–1798
Anton Hoyer worked 1812–1845
August Pfretzschner 1811–1867