Bernard Johan Wutzelhoffer (Wuzelhofer)
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John Dilworth
WUTZELHOFFER (WUZELHOFER), Bernard Johan Born 1789, died 1861 Brno Czech Republic. Son and pupil of Sebastian Wutzelhoffer (II), below. Worked as a journeyman for I. A. Wild, before succeeding to the family business in Mecové ulici, Brno 1807. Became a citizen of Brno 1809. Assisted by A. Arlow 1832-1835. From 1812-1822 used the patterns of Wild, subsequently adopted the c.1690 ‘long pattern’ Stradivari as his model and latterly using the Stradivari 1725 ‘Wilhelmj’ violin. Well crafted. Scroll has characteristically large prominent eyes. Not entirely graceful. Good materials and varnish. Bernardus Wutzelhofer / fecit Brunae / Anno 1818 / Nro 65 [Pilar]
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