Bolzano School
Johann (III) Jais
Bolzano, b. 1752
1775 Mittenwald Germany. Son of Franz Jais, above. Stradivari influenced model in the Tyrolean style; plain materials with red-brown varnish. Very broad purfling; craftsmanship a little heavy. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.2 cm Bolzano, 1779 | March 2007 | £4,600 |
| Violin | 1786 | March 2001 | £3,525 |
| Violin | 1779 | October 2000 | £8,859 |
| Viola | 39.8 cm 1775 c. | March 1990 | £6,600 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
JAIS, Johann (III) Born 1752, Worked circa. 1775 Mittenwald Germany. Son of Franz Jais, above. Stradivari influenced model in the Tyrolean style; plain materials with red-brown varnish. Very broad purfling; craftsmanship a little heavy.
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Sohn von Franz Jais. Seine Arbeit ist von guter Tyroler Art und hat braunen Lack.
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Working in Bolzano at the same time
Johann (II) Jais 1732–1780