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Hendrick Aerninck

Quakenbruck, c.1649–1708

c.1708 Amsterdam Netherlands. Worked in Leiden, Netherlands until 1677 when he moved briefly to Amsterdam. Worked in Leiden 1678-1703 finally returning to Amsterdam. Fine workmanship in the early Flemish style. Full arching and extended corners. Painted or inked purfling. — John Dilworth
Worked Quakenbruck
Made Viola
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£4,681
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Viola44.8 cm 1685—June 1980£4,681

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

AERNINCK, Hendrick Born circa. 1649 Quakenbrück Germany, d.c.1708 Amsterdam Netherlands. Worked in Leiden, Netherlands until 1677 when he moved briefly to Amsterdam. Worked in Leiden 1678-1703 finally returning to Amsterdam. Fine workmanship in the early Flemish style. Full arching and extended corners. Painted or inked purfling. Two violins in the Musical Instrument Museum, Brussels. Hendrick Aerninck / me fecit tot Leyden ao 1672

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