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Francis Werentle

worked 1746

Presumed to be a member of the Werendle/Wörnle family of Mittenwald, in which case he represents an important link between the two similar schools of work in London and Germany. Fine work on Stainer model, allied to Thomas Smith or John Johnson in style. Large model. Broad prominent white centre to \u{2026} — John Dilworth

Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,980
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin1746June 1989£1,980

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

WERENTLE, Francis Worked circa. 1746 London UK. Presumed to be a member of the Werendle/Wörnle family of Mittenwald, in which case he represents an important link between the two similar schools of work in London and Germany. Fine work on Stainer model, allied to Thomas Smith or John Johnson in style. Large model. Broad prominent white centre to purfling. Good quality golden-brown varnish. Very rarely seen. Franciscus Werentle / fecit Londini A.Died 1746

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