Hungary School
Janos Michelberger
Budapest, Erd, 1886–1935
Pupil of Andreas Bergmann. Worked for Mihaly Reményi, Karl Otto Zimmer, and Robert Laumann. Established independently in Budapest from 1920. Fine copies of Cremonese work. Also copied Nemessanyi. Hard spirit varnish in dark orange or red colours. One of the best Hungarian makers of the period. Brand\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.8 cm Budapest, 1920 c. | May 2008 | £4,490 |
| Violin | Budapest, 1926 | May 2005 | £2,137 |
| Violin | Budapest, 1926 | February 2004 | £3,971 |
| Violin | 1928 | June 2002 | £981 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
MICHELBERGER, Janos Born 1886 Erd, died 1935 Budapest Hungary. Pupil of Andreas Bergmann. Worked for Mihaly Reményi, Karl Otto Zimmer, and Robert Laumann. Established independently in Budapest from 1920. Fine copies of Cremonese work. Also copied Nemessanyi. Hard spirit varnish in dark orange or red colours. One of the best Hungarian makers of the period. Branded internally. Manuscript label: Michelberger Janos / 19..
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Pupils
Franz Michelberger Pupil
Family
Working in Budapest at the same time
Alexander Machnitz b. 1910
Andras (II) Bergmann 1887–1954
Andras Baratury b. 1887
Andras Vida b. 1899
Bonifao Jerzsabek worked 1886
Deszo Barany 1871–1942
Ernis Kornis worked 1900
Ferenc Bikszegi worked 1912–1939