Karl August Berger
Basel, New York, b. 1893
Studied with Postiglioni in Naples. Later worked for Silvestre and Maucotel in Paris and in Mittenwald. Moved to New York and worked for Emil Herrmann before opening his own shop in 1924. Medals awarded at Philadelphia 1926 and Geneva 1927. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
38 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Karl August Berger Liutaio Basel 1925 New York No. 70, branded to the inside back KAB Lot 130 | Tarisio | November 2025 | £5,063est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Berger Karl A. Paris, New York. New York. 1943, branded to the inside back CAB Lot 71 | Tarisio | September 2025 | £4,121est. € 4.000-6.000 |
| Violin | Labelled Karl August Berger Basel 1948 New York Made for Walter Blaine Wilson, branded to the back Lot 140 | Tarisio | November 2023 | £3,872est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Karl A. Berger, New York, 1947, branded to the inside back and under the tailpiece K. A. B. Lot 162 | Tarisio | November 2018 | £4,940est. $ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Guadagnini ..., branded to the inside back CAB Lot 187 | Tarisio | October 2016 | £3,147est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Karl August Berger, Luitaro, Basel, 1923, New York Lot 179 | Tarisio | May 2015 | £4,193est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Karl August Berger, Liutaio, no 18, Basel, 1923, New York Lot 263 | Tarisio | February 2015 | £4,664est. $ 3,000-5,000 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label, two-piece back Lot 301 | Skinners | November 2014 | £11,647est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Karl August Berger, Basel # 207 1932. New York, branded internally CAB in a shield Lot 244 | Brompton’s | October 2013 | £1,920est. £ 1,000-1,500 |
| Violin | Labelled Karl August Berger, Basel - New York, 1954, branded to the inside back Lot 270 | Tarisio | November 2012 | £2,996est. $ 4,000-6,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Karl August Berger, New York, 1941 Lot 251 | Tarisio | April 2012 | £3,337est. $ 5,000-8,000 |
| Violin | Labelled Karl August Berger, Basel, 1941, New York, branded to the inside back Lot 357 | Tarisio | February 2012 | £2,465est. $ 2,000-3,000 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm New York, 1951 | — | January 2011 | £1,950 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm New York, 1940 | — | January 2011 | £1,950 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm New York, 1926 | — | January 2010 | £2,441 |
| Viola | 41.1 cm New York, 1944 | — | January 2009 | £2,485 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm New York, 1943 c. | — | January 2009 | £1,683 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm New York, 1964 | — | January 2008 | £1,808 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm New York, 1952 | — | January 2008 | £1,614 |
| Violin | 35.6 cm New York, 1955 | — | January 2008 | £593 |
| Violin | 35.4 cm New York, 1955 | — | January 2007 | £1,352 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm New York, 1940 | — | January 2007 | £1,844 |
| Violin | 35.5 cm New York, 1949 | — | January 2007 | £1,941 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm New York, 1924 | — | January 2006 | £4,205 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm New York, 1959 | — | January 2006 | £5,058 |
| Violin | New York, 1934 | — | January 2005 | £1,832 |
| Violin | New York, 1941 | — | January 2004 | £1,926 |
| Violin | 1940 | — | January 2003 | £4,410 |
| Violin | 1931 | — | January 2002 | £3,442 |
| Violin | 1933 | — | January 2001 | £1,835 |
| Violin | 1943 | — | January 2001 | £2,465 |
| Violin | 1935 | — | January 2000 | £2,671 |
| Violin | 1944 | — | January 1997 | £2,382 |
| Violin | 1928 | — | January 1994 | £890 |
| Violin | 1934 | — | January 1989 | £1,650 |
| Violin | 1922 | — | January 1984 | £1,141 |
| Violin | 1931 | — | January 1984 | £929 |
| Violin | 1926 | — | January 1984 | £1,669 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
BERGER, Karl August Born 1893 Basel Switzerland. Studied with Postiglioni in Naples. Later worked for Silvestre and Maucotel in Paris and in Mittenwald. Moved to New York and worked for Emil Herrmann before opening his own shop in 1924. Medals awarded at Philadelphia 1926 and Geneva 1927. 250 instruments on Stradivari- and Guarneri-derived patterns. Good workmanship and materials. Fine shaded varnish. Printed label: Karl August Berger / Liutaro / Basel. New York
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