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Johann (II) Jais

Bolzano, 1732–1780

Son of Franz Jais, above. Albani-like model with fine materials and deep red-brown varnish. Joannes Jais me fecit / Bulsani in Tyroli 1772 — John Dilworth

Worked Bolzano
Made Violin
Family Son of Franz Jais

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£6,900
Type Details Sold Price
Violin 1758 June 1994 £6,900

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

JAIS, Johann (II) Born 1732, died 1780, Worked Bolzano (Bozen), South Tyrol Italy. Son of Franz Jais, above. Albani-like model with fine materials and deep red-brown varnish. Joannes Jais me fecit / Bulsani in Tyroli 1772

Cecie Stainer+

A maker at Botzen about 1775. His instruments are varnished brown.

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