Dominicus Rief (Ruef)
1759–1814
Son and pupil of Matthäus Rief, below. Generally recognised as the best maker of the family. Very fine and accurate craftsmanship. Distinctive but well-proportioned personal model with long ‘c’ bouts and outward-pointing corners. Moderately high arch. — John Dilworth
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John Dilworth+
Dominicus Born 1759, died 1814. Son and pupil of Matthäus Rief, below. Generally recognised as the best maker of the family. Very fine and accurate craftsmanship. Distinctive but well-proportioned personal model with long ‘c’ bouts and outward-pointing corners. Moderately high arch. Often quite plain materials and dark thin intransparent varnish. Dominicus Rief in Vils / im Tyroll, 1795 Dominicus Rief / Geigenmacher in / Vils in Tyrol. 1807 Dom – Rief / in Vils. Tyroli. 1792
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Vielleicht der beste Geigenmacher aus seiner Familie. Seine Arbeit ist sorgfältig, der Ton gut, nur ein wenig näselnd; seine Zettel sind theils geschrieben, theils gedruckt.
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