Hans Trautner
Auction price history
Highest auction price
£2,645
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.7 cm | February 2007 | £1,412 |
| Violin | 1928 | September 1999 | £2,645 |
Maker Overview
History
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.
Craft
- Model: Hans Trautner developed a personal model for his instruments.
- Workmanship: His work was noted for its inconsistency.
Further Information
- Workshop Location: He established his professional workshop in Bandelstrasse from 1907.
Summary
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.
Biographies
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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