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Conrad Glaesel

Brussels, Chemnitz, Markneukirchen, 1874–1954

Worked in Leipzig, Berlin, Brussels, and Chemnitz; returned to Brussels 1937. Gold medals at Brussels and Turin. Cremonese and Gagliano models. Fine red-brown varnish over a golden ground. Branded: ‘Conrad-Glaesel Bruxelles anno 19..’ . Printed label: Conrad Glaesel / (Brussler) / Chemitz Anno 19.. — John Dilworth
Worked Brussels, Chemnitz, Markneukirchen
Made Cello, Cello Bow, Violin, Violin Bow
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£3,158

9 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin BowGold mounted, round stick stamped Conrad Glaesel Bruxelles, ebony frog, spliced repairs to the stick Lot 3248GardinerMarch 2026£582est. Estimate £ 500-800
ViolinTwo-piece back of medium fine curl, varnish of a light reddish brown colour on a golden ground Lot 2430GardinerMarch 2024£1,403est. £ 900-1,200
ViolinLabelled J. Conrad Glaesel, Bruxelles anno 1948 Lot 133TarisioOctober 2019£1,534est. £ 2,000-3,000
Violin BowGeorg & Dieter Walther Sammlung collection, gold mounted, round stick stamped Conrad Glaesel ... Lot 2309Gardiner HoulgateDecember 2018£1,440est. £ 1,200-1,600
Violin35.6 cm Chemnitz, 1925—May 2006£2,299
CelloChemnitz, 1926—November 2005£3,158
ViolinBruxelles, 1910—June 2005£2,978
Cello BowS/E 67 g.—June 1991£352
Violin—March 1989£1,320

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

GLAESEL, Conrad Born 1874 Markenukirchen Germany, died 1954 Brussels Belgium. Worked in Leipzig, Berlin, Brussels, and Chemnitz; returned to Brussels 1937. Gold medals at Brussels and Turin. Cremonese and Gagliano models. Fine red-brown varnish over a golden ground. Branded: ‘Conrad-Glaesel Bruxelles anno 19..’ . Printed label: Conrad Glaesel / (Brussler) / Chemitz Anno 19..

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