Munich School
Wilhelm Theodor Gutermann
Munich, 1828–1900
Pupil of Engleder in Munich. Worked for Tieffenbrunner, Stecher, Kiendl, and Hoffmann successively in Vienna 1851-1866. Established a successful workshop in Vienna the following year, eventually employing several assistants. Fine workmanship with clear red varnish. Some violins of an eccentric, quit\u{2026} — John Dilworth
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John Dilworth+
GUTERMANN, Wilhem Theodor Born 1828 Munich, died 1900 Admont Germany. Pupil of Engleder in Munich. Worked for Tieffenbrunner, Stecher, Kiendl, and Hoffmann successively in Vienna 1851-1866. Established a successful workshop in Vienna the following year, eventually employing several assistants. Fine workmanship with clear red varnish. Some violins of an eccentric, quite unsuccessful, model originated by Dr. Liharzik labelled: K K Priv Liharzik. Usual label: W. Theodor Gutermann / Fecit Viennae. Anno 18..
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Ein tüchtiger Geigenmacher, der 1867 sein Geschäft begründete und Mariahilferstrasse No. 28 wohnte. 1887 war er stellvertretender Genossenschaftsvorsteher. Sein Lehrer war Anton Hofmann.
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