Naklo School
Henry Bentin
Naklo, 1857–1928
Violin and bow maker. Taught by his father and emigrated with him to Iowa. Established own workshop in St. Louis 1889, moving to New Orleans 1896. Assisted by his sons there. Stradivari or Amati model. Shaded red-yellow varnish. Conscientious work. Made a copy of the Stradivari ‘Emperor’ violin for \u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1896 | — | May 1998 | £988 |
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BENTIN, Henry Born 1857 Naklo, Poland, died 1928 New Orleans USA. Violin and bow maker. Taught by his father and emigrated with him to Iowa. Established own workshop in St. Louis 1889, moving to New Orleans 1896. Assisted by his sons there. Stradivari or Amati model. Shaded red-yellow varnish. Conscientious work. Made a copy of the Stradivari ‘Emperor’ violin for Jan Kubelik. H. Bentin / New Orleans. F.A. 1920
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