New York School
Oscar Henry Gemunder
New York, 1872–1946
Third son of August Gemünder, above. Took over the company of August Gemünder & Sons 1928. Similar work to August Martin Gemünder, on the ‘Gemünder Art Model’; also Cremonese and Maggini models, mostly with his father’s label, countersigned by himself. Some antique-finished. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 36.0 cm 1930 [Firm of] | December 2010 | £1,520 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm New York, 1940 | October 2007 | £92 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm New York, 1928 , labled "Gemunder Art Violin" | October 2007 | £856 |
| Violin | 1940 | November 1992 | £611 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
GEMÜNDER, Oscar Henry Born 1872, died 1946 New York USA. Third son of August Gemünder, above. Took over the company of August Gemünder & Sons 1928. Similar work to August Martin Gemünder, on the ‘Gemünder Art Model’; also Cremonese and Maggini models, mostly with his father’s label, countersigned by himself. Some antique-finished.
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