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Johann Friedrich (II) Reichel

1746–1826

Son and pupil of Johann Reichel (II). Admitted to the luthiers guild 1762. Typical work of the Markneukirchen school. Rather gross soundholes with high squarish arch and yellow-brown varnish. Branded: ‘I/.F./R’ [Hamma] — John Dilworth

Made Violin
Taught by Johann Reichel
Family Son of Johann Reichel

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£275
Type Details Sold Price
Violin 1780 c. January 1991 £275

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

Johann Friedrich (II) Born 1746, died 1826. Son and pupil of Johann Reichel (II). Admitted to the luthiers guild 1762. Typical work of the Markneukirchen school. Rather gross soundholes with high squarish arch and yellow-brown varnish. Branded: ‘I/.F./R’ [Hamma]

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Er wurde schon 1762 Meister und war sehr geschickt, wenn auch nicht eigenartig. Er arbeitete bis in sein hohes Alter und starb mit 80 Jahren 9 Monaten 1 Tag.

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