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Oscar Henry Gemunder

New York, 1872–1946

Third son of August Gemünder, above. Took over the company of August Gemünder & Sons 1928. Similar work to August Martin Gemünder, on the ‘Gemünder Art Model’; also Cremonese and Maggini models, mostly with his father’s label, countersigned by himself. Some antique-finished. — John Dilworth
Worked New York
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,520

4 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin36.0 cm 1930 Firm of—December 2010£1,520
Violin35.8 cm New York, 1940—October 2007£92
Violin35.9 cm New York, 1928 , labled "Gemunder Art Violin"—October 2007£856
Violin1940—November 1992£611

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

GEMÜNDER, Oscar Henry Born 1872, died 1946 New York USA. Third son of August Gemünder, above. Took over the company of August Gemünder & Sons 1928. Similar work to August Martin Gemünder, on the ‘Gemünder Art Model’; also Cremonese and Maggini models, mostly with his father’s label, countersigned by himself. Some antique-finished.

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