Klingenthal School
Christian Meisel
Klingenthal, worked 1920
Christian Meisel was a violin maker active around 1920 in Klingenthal, known for producing student-quality instruments on a Stradivari model with dark red-brown varnish. Trade instruments bearing his name were imported and sold by Beare & Sons, London.
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1926 | June 1994 | £1,840 |
| Violin | 1836 | September 1982 | £121 |
Maker Overview
Life
Christian Meisel worked circa 1920 in Klingenthal. According to The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers by John Dilworth, trade instruments associated with him were imported and sold by Beare & Sons, London. His labels included the inscription 'nach / Christian Meisel / Violinmacher in Klingenthal / Anno 1924'.
Characteristics
- Model
- Instruments were made on a Stradivari model.
- Varnish
- They featured a dark red-brown varnish.
- Quality
- These were well-made student quality instruments.
- nach
Christian Meisel
Violinmacher in Klingenthal
Anno 1924John Dilworth
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
Christian Worked circa. 1920 Klingenthal. Trade instruments imported and sold by Beare & Sons, London. Stradivari model with dark red-brown varnish. Well made student quality. nach / Christian Meisel / Violinmacher in Klingenthal / Anno 1924
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