Ludwig Aschauer
Mittenwald, Stuttgart, b. 1919
Son of Leo Aschauer, above. Worked in Markneukirchen and Graz before moving to Mittenwald in 1949. Emigrated to the USA 1959, working for one year in Salt Lake City for Pearce, for whom he had previously made unvarnished instruments in Germany. Subsequently went to Hans Weisshaar in San Francisco. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
11 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viola | 42 cm Mittenwald, 1969 | — | November 2011 | £2,400 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm Mittenwald, 1950 | — | December 2010 | £988 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Mittenwald, 1963 | — | April 2010 | £493 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Mittenwald, 1955 | — | November 2008 | £1,796 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm Mittenwald, 1950 Unvarnished | — | July 2006 | £265 |
| Cello | Mittenwald, 1925 | — | May 2005 | £2,422 |
| Viola | 42.2 cm 1952 | — | May 2001 | £2,926 |
| Violin | 1963 | — | May 2001 | £1,315 |
| Viola | 40.4 cm 1958 | — | July 2000 | £1,560 |
| Violin | 1970 | — | November 1990 | £770 |
| Viola | 41.0 cm 1966 | — | November 1988 | £660 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
ASCHAUER, Ludwig Born 1919 Stuttgart Germany, Worked from 1959 Salt Lake City & San Francisco USA. Son of Leo Aschauer, above. Worked in Markneukirchen and Graz before moving to Mittenwald in 1949. Emigrated to the USA 1959, working for one year in Salt Lake City for Pearce, for whom he had previously made unvarnished instruments in Germany. Subsequently went to Hans Weisshaar in San Francisco. Prolific maker. Antiqued finish on classical models. Branded internally: ‘LA’ [Wenberg]
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