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Hans Trautner

1879–1946

Hans TRAUTNER (1879-1946) was a German luthier who began as an amateur maker in Ansbach from 1898, establishing his professional workshop in Bandelstrasse from 1907. Originally a hairdresser, he developed a personal model, though his work was noted for its inconsistency, according to The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers by John Dilworth.

Made Violin

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£2,645

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.7 cmFebruary 2007£1,412
Violin1928September 1999£2,645

Maker Overview

Life

Hans TRAUTNER (1879-1946) was born in 1879 in Hof and died in 1946 in Ansbach, Germany. Originally a hairdresser, he began as an amateur maker from 1898 in Ansbach. He established himself professionally in Bandelstrasse from 1907, as documented in The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers by John Dilworth.

Characteristics

Model
Hans Trautner developed a personal model for his instruments.
Workmanship
His work was noted for its inconsistency.
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Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

TRAUTNER, Hans Born 1879 Hof, died 1946 Ansbach Germany. Hairdresser. Amateur maker from 1898 in Ansbach. Established professionally in Bandelstrasse from 1907. Personal model. Inconsistent work.

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