Johann Christian (III) Ficker
Markneukirchen, Neukirchen, 1758–1822
Son of Johann Christian Ficker (II), above. Very fine maker in the terms of the Ficker school. Precisely worked high-arched Stainer model; narrow edges but well-defined purflling. Staineresque scroll: last turn of eye rather exaggerated in the extended cut into the boss. Thin clear yellow varnish. S\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
11 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Johann Christian Ficker, Lauden und Geigenmacher, Neukirchen den ... 17..., branded I C F Lot 72 | Tarisio | October 2024 | £3,600est. £ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm 1770 c. | — | October 2011 | £1,778 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm 1770 c. Possibly by | — | December 2009 | £1,693 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm Markneukirchen, 1797 | — | June 2008 | £559 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm Markneukirchen, 1770 c. | — | March 2008 | £1,638 |
| Violin | 1787 | — | March 2001 | £2,820 |
| Violin | 1789 | — | November 1999 | £2,129 |
| Violin | 1780 | — | June 1998 | £2,109 |
| Violin | 1780 c. | — | March 1997 | £2,530 |
| Violin | 1782 | — | October 1991 | £2,530 |
| Violin | 1790 | — | February 1982 | £297 |
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John Dilworth+
Johann Christian (III) Born 1758, died 1822. Son of Johann Christian Ficker (II), above. Very fine maker in the terms of the Ficker school. Precisely worked high-arched Stainer model; narrow edges but well-defined purflling. Staineresque scroll: last turn of eye rather exaggerated in the extended cut into the boss. Thin clear yellow varnish. Some said to be more Amatisé in style, lacking the extended last turn of the scroll with a larger eye. Also some fairly ugly cornerless violins and good flat-backed double basses. Branded internally: * I * C * F *. Printed label: Johann Christian Fiker / Lauden und Geigenmacher / in Neukirchen bey Adorf. 1809 Johann Christian Ficker / Lauden und geigenmacher / In Neukirchen bey Adorf 1797 [Hamma]
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Seine Geigen sind ziemlich hochgewölbt, wenn auch nicht übermässig. Die
F-Löcher sind etwas steif, dagegen sieht die Schnecke mit ihren hübschen, hervorstehenden Ohren und weitspurigen Gängen besser aus. Der Rand ist gewöhnlich
recht schmal. Auch er hat seine Arbeiten gerne aus Cremona oder Mittenwald
datirt.
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