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Robert Beyer

Berlin, worked 1905–1924

Employed several luthiers to make instruments for him; generally good copies of particular Cremonese instruments. Collected many gold medals and testimonials. Used a personally devised impregnation in the wood intended to improve tone. [Henley] — John Dilworth

Worked Berlin
Made Viola, Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£4,385

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolaLabelled Copie: Antonius Stradivarius, Robert Beyer, Berlin W. 1911, Schutzmarke Lot 17TarisioMay 2024£4,385est. € 4.000-6.000
ViolinBerlin, 1912November 2005£2,526

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

BEYER, Robert Worked circa. 1905-1924 Berlin Germany. Employed several luthiers to make instruments for him; generally good copies of particular Cremonese instruments. Collected many gold medals and testimonials. Used a personally devised impregnation in the wood intended to improve tone. [Henley]

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