Markneukirchen School
August Nurnberger-suess
Markneukirchen, 1875–1944
Bow maker. Son and pupil of Adolf Nürnberger, above and grandfather J. C. Suess who persuaded him to adopt the name after the death of Suess’ own son and heir. Established independently in 1900. Emigrated to the USA 1912. Founded his own business in Novato, California. Fine bows for all stringed ins\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
14 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin Bow | S/E 56 g. | — | November 2011 | £726 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57.0 g. | — | March 2011 | £2,400 |
| Violin Bow | G/T 64.5 g. 1890 c. | — | April 2010 | £3,339 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62.0 g. | — | October 2009 | £1,440 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 52 g. without hair | — | October 2008 | £626 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59 g. | — | October 2008 | £905 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | May 2007 | £1,296 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 76 g. | — | May 2006 | £696 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58 g. | — | October 2005 | £569 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | — | October 2005 | £402 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | November 2001 | £265 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 64 g. | — | July 1997 | £632 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 51 g. | — | June 1997 | £713 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62 g. | — | March 1982 | £198 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
August (Nurnberger-Suess) Born 1875 Markneukirchen, died 1944 Novato, California USA. Bow maker. Son and pupil of Adolf Nürnberger, above and grandfather J. C. Suess who persuaded him to adopt the name after the death of Suess’ own son and heir. Established independently in 1900. Emigrated to the USA 1912. Founded his own business in Novato, California. Fine bows for all stringed instruments on various models and in several grades. Pernambuco wood with silver or gold mounted; fittings largely prepared by his mother. Bows of lower grade branded: VOIRIN. Bows of superior grade branded: TOURTE. Best quality bows branded: AUGUST NURNBERGER-SUESS
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Pupils
Frederick Nurnberger Pupil