Dresden School
Alfred Moritz
Dresden, worked 1880–1900
Commercial manufacturer in Dresden. Sold through agents. Especially popular in London under the title ‘Excelsior’. Decent work with pale varnish. Sometimes with various names inscribed on back of pegbox. Copy of Antonius Straduarius / Fecit Dresdae. Anno 1889 / Expecially made for .. — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Excelsior model | March 2024 | £366 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Dresden, 1890 c. | June 2010 | £420 |
| Violin | 36.0 cm Dresden, 1900 c. | June 2009 | £216 |
| Violin | 36.cm | March 2008 | £306 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | December 1998 | £437 |
| Violin | 1889 | August 1993 | £264 |
| Violin | 1889 | March 1993 | £770 |
| Violin | 1888 | June 1992 | £440 |
| Violin | 1890 c. | June 1992 | £187 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | February 1990 | £286 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | June 1989 | £286 |
| Violin | 1890 c. | June 1989 | £220 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | May 1989 | £462 |
| Violin | 1880 c. | May 1988 | £264 |
| Violin | 1890 c. | January 1988 | £280 |
| Violin | 1890 c. | November 1987 | £264 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | October 1987 | £495 |
| Violin | 1888 | April 1987 | £275 |
| Violin | 1900 c. | September 1986 | £105 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
MORITZ, Alfred Worked circa. 1880-1900 Dresden Germany. Commercial manufacturer in Dresden. Sold through agents. Especially popular in London under the title ‘Excelsior’. Decent work with pale varnish. Sometimes with various names inscribed on back of pegbox. Copy of Antonius Straduarius / Fecit Dresdae. Anno 1889 / Expecially made for ..
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Er stellte Instrumente in Brüssel aus und erhielt eine Medaille.
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