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G. A. Pfretzschner

Markneukirchen, worked 1925

G. A. Worked circa. 1925. Fine bow maker. [Henley] — John Dilworth

Worked Markneukirchen
Made Cello Bow, Double Bass Bow, Viola Bow, Violin, Violin Bow

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,864

55 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin BowGold mounted, octagonal stick stamped G. A. Pfretzschner *** Lot 63TarisioApril 2022£2,220est. € 1.200-1.800
Double Bass BowNickel mounted, round stick stamped G.A. Pfretzschner Lot 40Brompton’sJune 2020£504est. £ 200-300
Cello BowChased silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped G. A. Pfretzschner *** and to the lower facet Germany Lot 2TarisioFebruary 2018£1,116est. $ 800-1,200
CelloAluminium violoncello, labelled THIS CELLO MADE UNDER PERSONAL SUPERVISION / AND ... Lot 42SkinnersMay 2016£337est. $ 400-600
ViolinLabelled Reproduction of Ant Stradivarius, made by G. A. Pfretzschner, Markneukirchen, branded Lot 93TarisioDecember 2015£1,267est. $ 1,000-1,500
Double Bass BowNickel mounted, octagonal stick stamped H.R. Pfretzschner Lot 23TarisioJune 2015£2,864est. $ 400-600
Double Bass BowStamped G.A. Pfretzschner Lot 24TarisioJune 2015£382est. $ 400-600
Violin BowSilver mounted, octagonal stick stamped G. A. Pfretzschner and German, without hair Lot 76TarisioJune 2015£300est. $ 600-900
ViolinBearing the maker's label, not set up Lot 151SkinnersApril 2015£327est. $ 800-1,200
ViolinBearing the maker's label and internal brand Lot 180SkinnersNovember 2014£310est. $ 600-800
ViolinLabelled ... G.A. PFRETZSCHNER, MAKNEUKIRCHEN ... Lot 1535SkinnersMay 2014£165est. $ 200-300
ViolinLabelled ... MADE IN GERMANY ... Lot 1550SkinnersMay 2014£256est. $ 400-600
ViolinLabelled ... G.A. PFRETZSCHNER, MARKNEUKIRCHEN ... Lot 171SkinnersApril 2014£312est. $ 700-900
ViolinLabelled Meister-Geige, copy of Antonius ... Lot 3Brompton’sDecember 2013£900est. £ 400-600
Violin BowSilver mounted, octagonal stick stamped G.A. Pfretzschner, branded to the frog Lot 117TarisioDecember 2013£806est. $ 600-900
Cello BowSilver mounted, stamped G. A. Pfretzschner Lot 16TarisioJune 2013£850est. $ 800-1,200
Violin BowSilver mounted, octagonal stick stamped G.A. Pfretzschner Lot 161Brompton’sJune 2013£600est. £ 400-600
ViolinViolin Lot 847MorphyFebruary 2013£95est. $ 500-600
ViolinViolin Lot 851MorphyFebruary 2013£95est. $ 500-600
Violin BowSilver mounted, octagonal stick branded Pfretzschner, no hair or lapping Lot 10Brompton’sMarch 2012£540est. £ 300-500
Violin BowChased silver mounted, stamped G. A. Pfretzschner and Germany Lot 119TarisioFebruary 2012£1,593est. $ 400-600
Violin BowS/E 58.0 g. Chased silverJanuary 2011£705
Violin36.0 cm Markneukirchen, 1920 c. Workshop ofJanuary 2009£1,104
Violin BowG/T 61 g.January 2009£1,440
Violin35.9 cm Markneukirchen, 1930 c.January 2009£639
Violin BowS/E 59 g.January 2008£385
Violin BowS/E 64 g.January 2008£282
Violin BowS/E 61 g. Markneukirchen, 1900 c.January 2008£267
Viola BowS/fT 63.5 g.January 2008£719
Violin BowS/E 59.5 g.January 2008£959
Violin BowG/E 60.5 g.January 2008£1,648
Violin BowS/E 59 g. Markneukirchen, 1920 c.January 2008£679
Violin35.9 cm Markneukirchen, 1920 c.January 2007£518
Violin BowS/E 62 g. WorkshopJanuary 2007£691
Cello Bow73.8 cmJanuary 2006£265
Violin BowS/E 57 g.January 2006£506
Violin1930 c. Child's size WorkshopJanuary 2005£603
Violin BowS/E 60 g. WorkshopJanuary 2005£251
Cello BowS/E 76.0 g. (fill to the thumb grip)January 2004£636
Violin BowS/E 63 g.January 2004£631
Violin BowS/E 50 g. without hairJanuary 2004£630
Violin BowS/E 60 g.January 2004£365
Violin BowS/E 51 g. without hairJanuary 2004£464
Violin BowS/E 59 g.January 2004£530
Violin BowS/E 61 g.January 2002£1,088
Violin BowS/E 62 g.January 2002£566
Viola BowS/E 71 g.January 2002£631
Violin BowS/E 60 g.January 2000£634
Violin BowS/E 58 g.January 1999£275
Violin BowG/E 61 g.January 1998£411
Cello BowS/E 81 g.January 1997£544
Violin BowS/E 61 g.January 1997£323
Violin BowS/E 57 g.January 1997£464
Violin1920 c.January 1992£198
Violin1920 c.January 1990£550

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

G. A. Worked circa. 1925. Fine bow maker. [Henley]

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