Mittenwald School
Mathias (II) Neuner
Mittenwald, 1762–1832
Son of Johann Neuner, above. Used the spelling ‘Neiner’ on early labels. Prolific maker. Exported his work throughout Europe and employed many craftsmen. The name continued in use long after his death. Well-crafted work on his own Stainer-derived model; quite high-arched, but with opaque orange or r\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.8 cm Mittenwald, 1803 | November 2008 | £3,193 |
| Violin | Mittenwald, 1803 | February 2005 | £1,440 |
| Violin | 1811 | September 2001 | £713 |
| Violin | 1809 | May 2001 | £650 |
| Cello | 1830 c. | September 2000 | £2,760 |
| Violin | 1863 | October 1997 | £400 |
| Violin | 1801 | May 1997 | £420 |
| Violin | 1815 | June 1995 | £3,450 |
| Violin | 1800 | March 1994 | £2,645 |
| Violin | 1790 c. | November 1992 | £1,155 |
| Cello | 1809 | October 1984 | £1,870 |
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
Mathias (II) Born 1762, died 1832. Son of Johann Neuner, above. Used the spelling ‘Neiner’ on early labels. Prolific maker. Exported his work throughout Europe and employed many craftsmen. The name continued in use long after his death. Well-crafted work on his own Stainer-derived model; quite high-arched, but with opaque orange or red-brown varnish and crackled texture. Characteristic extended tail to the eye of the volute. Mathias Neiner Geigenma- / cher in Mittenwald. 1788 Mathias Neuner Geigenma- / cher in Mittenwald, 1795 Mathias Neuner, Geigenma- / cher in Mittenwald, an der / Isar, 1803 Mathias Neüner, Geigenma- / cher in Mittenwald, 1812 / Nro. 138
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Vielleicht ein Sohn von Mathias I., dessen Zettel er auch verwendet. (Die
gedruckte No. 94 ist die Hausnummer und nicht die Nummer seiner Arbeit.) Er war Theilhaber der Firma Neuner & Hornsteiner und auch Bürgermeister
von Mittenwald.
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Working in Mittenwald at the same time
(Boller) Anton (I) Poller b. 1766
(Boller) Korbinian Poller worked 1770–1790
(Johann) Ulrich Poller worked 1775–1790
Aegidius Klotz 1733–1805
Alois Mathias Fichtl 1764–1810
Andreas Feyrer worked 1789
Andreas Hornsteiner worked 1786–1810
Andres Forgues worked 1774