United States School
Conrad Heberlein
Chicago, Markneukirchen, b. 1878
after 1942, St Louis, Missouri USA. Apprenticed to E. Schmidt in Markneukirchen. Worked for his uncle, H. T. Heberlein and Richard Weichold in Dresden, and for Neuner & Hornsteiner in Berlin. Emigrated to the USA 1903 to work for Julius Gutter in Philadelphia, then for R. Pelz in Chicago 1909-1\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.8 cm Chicago, 1927 | July 2010 | £1,923 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
HEBERLEIN, Conrad Born 1878 Markneukirchen Germany, d. after 1942, St Louis, Missouri USA. Apprenticed to E. Schmidt in Markneukirchen. Worked for his uncle, H. T. Heberlein and Richard Weichold in Dresden, and for Neuner & Hornsteiner in Berlin. Emigrated to the USA 1903 to work for Julius Gutter in Philadelphia, then for R. Pelz in Chicago 1909-1934, and finally settled in St. Louis c.1939. Produced over 100 violins, violas, and cellos. Guarneri and occasional Stradivari models. Shaded oil varnish. Branded internally and on lower block.
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