Berlin School
Carl Grimm
Berlin, 1794–1855
Musician and later instrument maker to the Court. Stradivari-derived model. Exhibited a quartet in London, 1862. Many instruments bearing his label are the work of his pupil and successor Carl Hellmig. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Berlin, 1850 | — | November 2005 | £2,369 |
| Cello | Berlin, 1842 | — | May 2005 | £5,247 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. | — | May 1997 | £1,000 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59 g. | — | May 1997 | £420 |
| Violin Bow | G/T 58 g. | — | November 1992 | £462 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 65 g. | — | January 1981 | £318 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
GRIMM, Carl Born 1794, died 1855 Berlin Germany. Musician and later instrument maker to the Court. Stradivari-derived model. Exhibited a quartet in London, 1862. Many instruments bearing his label are the work of his pupil and successor Carl Hellmig.
George Hart+
He died at Berlin 1855.
Cecie Stainer+
b. 1794 ; d. June, 1855, at Berlin. A musician who, showing great talent in making violins, started a business in Berlin, and was soon considered one of the best German makers of his time. He made a great many experiments, combined with a serious study of the work of the old Italian makers ; and his instruments are celebrated for their powerful tone and for the beautiful quality of their varnish.
The firm never made more than thirty instruments per year, thus devoting much time to their construction and finish. A quartet of his instruments was very generally praised at the London Exhibition in 1862 for their rich and full tone.
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Family
Working in Berlin at the same time
Carl Davro Kursch worked 1803–1815
Wilhelm Paulus worked 1800