United States School
Maximilian Vitalis Himmer
Berlin, New York, 1871–1936
Born 1871 New York USA, Worked Berlin Germany, died 1936 Studied the violin but an accident prevented a career as a concert player. Began making instruments in Berlin c.1900. Established in Wilmersdorf. Developed a personal model c.1905. Fine workmanship. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Maximilianus V. Himmer fecit, Berolinae, A.D. 1909, stamped to the label In vino Veritas | October 2024 | £4,686 |
| Viola | 41.1 cm Berlin, 1926 | May 2011 | £2,549 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
HIMMER, Maximilian Vitalis Born 1871 New York USA, Worked Berlin Germany, died 1936 Studied the violin but an accident prevented a career as a concert player. Began making instruments in Berlin c.1900. Established in Wilmersdorf. Developed a personal model c.1905. Fine workmanship.
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Albert Ferdinando Moglie 1890–1983
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And Howard Gittelson worked 1918
And Son C. Bruno worked 1884–1924
Andreas Koch worked 1923