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.
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Auction Price History
Highest auction price
6 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cello | Two-piece back heavily flamed, varnish of a reddish brown colour, partial top cracks, refurbished Lot 2908 | Hargesheim. | March 2026 | £234est. Estimate € 5.500 |
| Cello | Labelled Hans Trautner Fecit Op. 311 Ansbach Anno 1930, branded to the inside back Trautner Ansbach Lot 6 | Tarisio | September 2025 | £6,286est. € 6.000-9.000 |
| Viola | Bearing the maker's label, maker's inscription on the rib at the lower bout Lot 125 | Skinners | April 2015 | £817est. $ 1,800-2,800 |
| Violin | Labelled Hans Trautner, Fecit Ansbach, Anno 1928, Op. 277, branded to the inside back Trautner Lot 200 | Tarisio | August 2014 | £1,210est. $ 800-1,200 |
| Violin | 35.7 cm | — | February 2007 | £1,412 |
| Violin | 1928 | — | September 1999 | £2,645 |
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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.
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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