Vils School
(Betz) Jacob (I) Petz
Vils, 1742–1824
Nephew of Franz Petz, above. Fine work on typical Tyrolean models. Long form with arching of medium height. Small volute on rather broad pegbox. Short sound-holes with rounded wings. Plain materials and decent brown or yellow-brown varnish. Jacob Petz Lauten / und Geigenmacher / Vils in Tiroll Jakob\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1817 (?) | March 2007 | £836 |
| Violin | 1804 | September 1987 | £935 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
PETZ, Jacob (I) Born 1742, died 1824 Vils Austria. Nephew of Franz Petz, above. Fine work on typical Tyrolean models. Long form with arching of medium height. Small volute on rather broad pegbox. Short sound-holes with rounded wings. Plain materials and decent brown or yellow-brown varnish. Jacob Petz Lauten / und Geigenmacher / Vils in Tiroll Jakob Petzt Geigenmacher zu Vils / in Tyrol 1796
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Der beste Meister aus Vils. Er folgte dem Amati-Modell, verwendete sehr gutes Holz und arbeitete recht sauber. Seine Violinen haben einen vollen, weichen Ton.
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Working in Vils at the same time
(Betz) Franz Petz 1702–1772
(Betz) Johann Petz worked 1810–1825
Anton Rief (Ruef) 1694–1786
Franz Betz 1702–1772
Jacob (I) Betz 1742–1824
Johann Anton (II) Eberle b. 1736
Johann Uldarichus Eberle 1699–1768
Joseph Matthaus (I) Rief (Ruef) 1799–1848