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Philipp Keller
Wurtzbourg, Wurzburg, b. 1868
Philipp Keller (1868-1926) was a German luthier active in Würzburg from 1896 to 1926, known for crafting instruments on Stradivari models and his own designs influenced by Max Grossman, utilizing golden-yellow or golden-red varnishes. His labels indicate he was a Royal Bavarian Court Supplier.
Auction price history
Highest auction price
4 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and brand to the back, fingerboard detached Lot 261 | Laurent | December 2024 | £958est. € 800-1.000 |
| Viola | 42.1 cm Wurzburg, 1916 | — | March 2011 | £1,560 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Würzburg, 1913, #100 | — | November 2008 | £698 |
| Viola | 45.4 cm 1903 | — | May 2003 | £940 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Philipp Keller (1868-1926) worked from 1896 to 1926 in Würzburg, Germany.
Characteristics
- Models
- He crafted instruments based on Stradivari models.
- Design Principles
- He also designed personal models according to the principles of Max Grossman.
- Varnish
- His instruments featured golden-yellow or golden-red varnishes.
- Phil. Keller
Königl. Bayer. Hoflieferant.
Würzburg, gegr. 1832.
Verfertigt 19..John Dilworth - Nr…John Dilworth
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
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KELLER, Philipp Born 1868, Worked 1896-1926 Würzburg Germany. Stradivari models. Also personal models designed according to the principles of Max Grossman. Golden-yellow or golden-red varnishes. Phil. Keller / Königl. Bayer. Hoflieferant. / Würzburg, gegr. 1832. / Verfertigt 19.. Nr…
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