Chicago School
Willibald Conrad Stenger
Chicago, 1872–1949
Active from 1903 in Topeka, Kansas, and from 1909-1942 in Chicago, Illinois. Guarneri-derived models. Best quality labelled ‘W. C. Stenger’, others labelled ‘Victor Stenger’. Own oil varnish and European wood. Over 375 instruments completed; of variable workmanship. Bow maker from 1920. Tourte model\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm Chicago, 1923 | May 2011 | £284 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Chicago, 1922 | June 2009 | £1,136 |
| Violin | 1948 | November 2001 | £1,555 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
STENGER, Willibald Conrad Born 1872 Roanoke, Illinois, died 1949 Interlochen, Michigan USA. Active from 1903 in Topeka, Kansas, and from 1909-1942 in Chicago, Illinois. Guarneri-derived models. Best quality labelled ‘W. C. Stenger’, others labelled ‘Victor Stenger’. Own oil varnish and European wood. Over 375 instruments completed; of variable workmanship. Bow maker from 1920. Tourte model. Willibald Conrad Stenger / No.. Chicago 19..
Henri Poidras+
Chicago. Contemporary maker who started making in 1903. Established himself in Chicago in 1909. His own model is inspired by that of Stradivarius. His own composition varnish, with a pure linseed oil basis, varies in colour from orange- yellow to dark red. His greatly appreciated works have caused him to be deservedly reputed. Business address : 334, South Wabash Avenue.
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A. W. Reitz b. 1867
Arno E. Tauscher worked 1905–1927
Arthur J. Pedersen b. 1917
Carl G. Becker 1887–1975
Carl H. George 1882–1950
Charles Heupgen worked 1910–1914
Conrad Heberlein b. 1878