Franz Diener

Kraslice, 1790–1866

Son and pupil of Joseph Diener (I), below. Active c.1854-1856, Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad). Good work on vaguely classical pattern. Nicely modelled arch with long ‘c’ bouts and small corners. Franz Diener / fecit Graslitz 18.. — John Dilworth

Worked Kraslice

Taught by Joseph Diener

Family Son of Joseph Diener

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

DIENER, Franz Born 1790, died 1866 Kraslice (Graslitz) Czech Republic. Son and pupil of Joseph Diener (I), below. Active c.1854-1856, Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad). Good work on vaguely classical pattern. Nicely modelled arch with long ‘c’ bouts and small corners. Franz Diener / fecit Graslitz 18..

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Sohn und Schüler von Josef I. Diener. Wenn er auch hauptsächlich billige Geigen machte, so war er doch recht geschickt und sorgfältig in seiner Arbeit. Von 1854 bis etwa 1856 lebte er in Karlsbad, wo um dieselbe Zeit auch ein Friedrich Diener gearbeitet haben soll.

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