New York School
Hans Tietgen
New York, 1857–1929
Self taught, with some guidance from C. G. Adam in Berlin. Emigrated to the USA 1886. Established in New York. Produced about 500 instruments on Stradivari and Guarneri models; also a personal model derived from Brescian ideas. Fine oil varnish of various shades. Produced several double basses in ea\u{2026} — John Dilworth
Auction price history
Highest auction price
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.6 cm New York, 1916 | October 2006 | £2,299 |
| Violin | New York, 1905 | February 2005 | £1,246 |
| Violin | 1906 | October 2003 | £451 |
| Violin | 1901 | May 2002 | £433 |
| Violin | 1905 | November 2001 | £1,516 |
Biographies
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John Dilworth+
TIETGEN, Hans Born 1857 Stolpe Germany, died 1929 New York USA. Self taught, with some guidance from C. G. Adam in Berlin. Emigrated to the USA 1886. Established in New York. Produced about 500 instruments on Stradivari and Guarneri models; also a personal model derived from Brescian ideas. Fine oil varnish of various shades. Produced several double basses in early period. Manuscript labels prior to 1901. Hans Tietgen / New York 1901
Henri Poidras+
New York. Born at Wankendorf (Germany). Contemporary maker who effected his training with no particular master. Although following the Stradivarius model he imparts a personal touch to his works. His varnish is dark orange-red, chestnut or yellow. Until 1900, his first instruments bear a manuscript label and after that time they are printed. His reputable firm is established at 512 West 44 Street.
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