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Willy Berndt

Szczecin, b. 1876

Initially self-taught, apprenticed as a cabinet maker before joining Pfretzschner in Markneukirchen. Established at Berlin-Neukolln, 1907 – 1926. Stradivari model, oil varnish, good workmanship. Gebaut von / Willy Berndt / Berlin-Neukolln / Geigenmacher-den- 1924 — John Dilworth

Worked Szczecin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,952

1 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinTwo-piece back of faint medium curl, varnish of a light reddish brown colour on a golden ground Lot 116Gardiner HoulgateOctober 2025£1,952est. £ 1,800-2,400

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

BERNDT, Willy Born 1876 Szczecin (Stettin) Poland. Initially self-taught, apprenticed as a cabinet maker before joining Pfretzschner in Markneukirchen. Established at Berlin-Neukolln, 1907 – 1926. Stradivari model, oil varnish, good workmanship. Gebaut von / Willy Berndt / Berlin-Neukolln / Geigenmacher-den- 1924

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