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Franz Conrad Louis

Dudweiler, Saarbrucken, 1870–1911

Pupil of Kessler in Markneukirchen. Established independently in Saarbrücken from 1897. First prize awarded for a quartet at the Turin Exhibition 1911. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Fine oil varnish. Also a large original model. F. C. Louis / Geigenbaemeister / Saarbrücken anno 1911 — John Dilworth

Worked Dudweiler, Saarbrucken
Made Viola, Violin
Taught by Kessler

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,421

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Viola39.5 cm Saarbrücken, 1911November 2005£1,421
ViolinSaarbrücken, 1927November 2005£632

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

LOUIS, Franz Conrad Born 1870 Dudweiler, died 1911 Saarbrücken Germany. Pupil of Kessler in Markneukirchen. Established independently in Saarbrücken from 1897. First prize awarded for a quartet at the Turin Exhibition 1911. Stradivari and Guarneri models. Fine oil varnish. Also a large original model. F. C. Louis / Geigenbaemeister / Saarbrücken anno 1911

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