Johann Scheverle
worked 1731–1769
Johann SCHEVERLE was a luthier and virtuoso lutenist born in Augsburg, Germany, who worked in Prague, Czech Republic, from approximately 1731 to 1769. He became a Prague citizen in 1731 and was associated with makers like Joh. Georg Hellmer and T. Edlinger, whose style influenced his work. His instruments, including violins and a cello, are noted for their Klotz/Amati model, Stradivarian soundholes, and red-brown varnish.
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 1761 | — | November 1997 | £544 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Johann SCHEVERLE (circa 1731-1769) appears to have immigrated to Prague from Augsburg, similar to many older Prague violin makers. He became an Old Town citizen on June 4, 1731. He resided at Karlová ul. "beim weissen Rösslein" No. 168 in 1733, then at "beim goldenen Hecht" No. 180 from 1741 to 1743, and "u Klusv?" in 1752. With his wife Antonie Marie A., he had six children, whose godparents included Joh. G. Hellmer, Thomas Edlinger, and Johanna Hellmer. He was a highly regarded virtuoso lutenist of his time and composed several pieces for his instrument, which were preserved for a long time in the Strahov Abbey. Evidence that he was still alive in 1769 is provided by a violoncello in the choir of the Abbey Church in Braunau (Bohemia) with an accompanying label., he worked in Prague, Czech Republic, from approximately 1731 to 1769, having been born in Augsburg, Germany.
Characteristics
- Instruments
- He made few violins, and one cello is cited by Vannes.
- Model
- His instruments followed a Klotz/Amati model with a medium arch.
- Features
- They featured rather large Stradivarian soundholes and a nicely concentric scroll with a large throat.
- Varnish
- His work is characterized by a good red-brown varnish.
- Labels
- Labels found include "Joannes Scheverle fecit / Pragae, An. 17.." and "Johannes Scheverle fa- / ciebat Pragae 1769."
- Joannes Scheverle fecit
Pragae, An. 17..John Dilworth - Johannes Scheverle fa-
ciebat Pragae 1769John Dilworth
Influence and legacy
- Training: He was likely a fellow student of Joh. Georg Hellmer and, studied instrument making with J. Hellmer in Prague.
- Collaboration: He worked with T. Edlingera.
- Style Influence: His work reminds one of Edlinger.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
John Dilworth+
SCHEVERLE, Johann Worked circa. 1731-1769 Prague Czech Republic. Born in Augsburg, Germany. Name rendered in many ways: Schäferle, Schefferle, Schwertle, and Schewerle. A virtuoso lutenist. Studied instrument making with J. Hellmer in Prague and worked with T. Edlingera. Became a citizen of Prague 1731. Few violins; one cello cited by Vannes. Klotz/Amati model with medium arch, rather large Stradivarian soundholes, and nicely concentric scroll with large throat. Good red-brown varnish. Joannes Scheverle fecit / Pragae, An. 17.. Johannes Scheverle fa- / ciebat Pragae 1769
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Er scheint, wie die meisten älteren Prager Geigenmacher, aus Augsburg eingewandert zu sein und war wahrscheinlich ein Mitschüler Joh. Georg Hellmer’s. Er wurde am 4. Juni 1731 Altstädter Bürger und wohnte 1733 Altstadt Karlová ul. »beim weissen Rösslein« No. 168, von 1741—1743 »beim goldenen Hecht« No. 180 und 1752 »u Klusv?«. Von seiner Frau Antonie Marie A. hatte er sechs Kinder, als deren Taufzeugen Joh. G. Hellmer, Thomas Edlinger und Frau Johanna Hellmer vorkommen. Er war ein seiner Zeit geschätzter Virtuose auf der Laute und schrieb für sein Instrument mehrere Compositionen, die lange im Stift Strahow bewahrt wurden. Dass er 1769 noch lebte, beweist ein Violoncello auf dem Chore der Stiftskirche in Braunau (Böhmen) mit nebenstehendem Zettel. Seine Arbeit erinnert an Edlinger. Seinen Namen schrieb er auch Schewerle, selbst Schewrtle.
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