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Frantisek Herclik

Luby, Sedlec, 1866–1948

Later trained as a violin maker. Cremonese models in the Bohemian style. Early work with inferior spirit varnish; later using a golden-brown oil varnish Frant. Herclík / houslar Stare Benatky 1910 Frant. Herclík / mistr houslar / Mladá Boleslav — John Dilworth
Worked Luby, Sedlec
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,070

4 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBranded internally to the back close the label Lot 71—October 2022£1,113est. ¥ 150,000-200,000
ViolinBoleslav, 1935—May 2005£1,038
Violin1912—November 2000£2,070
Violin1940—October 1995£1,840

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

HERCLÍK, Frantisek Born 1866, died 1948 Sedlec Czech Republic Wheelwright and violinist. Later trained as a violin maker. Cremonese models in the Bohemian style. Early work with inferior spirit varnish; later using a golden-brown oil varnish Frant. Herclík / houslar Stare Benatky 1910 Frant. Herclík / mistr houslar / Mladá Boleslav

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