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Friedrich August (II) Glass

Klingenthal, Markneukirchen, worked 1830–1860

Fine professional work. Awarded gold medal in London 1851. Stradivari and Stainer models. Yellow brown varnish. Branded: ‘F.A.G.’ Fried. Aug. Glass / verfertigte nach / Antonius Stradivarius Fies / Faciebat in Cremona. — John Dilworth
Worked Klingenthal, Markneukirchen
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,020

8 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Friedrich August Glass in Unter...berg... von Antonio Stradivarius in Cremona in Jahr 1845 Lot 107TarisioNovember 2025£1,358est. $ 1,500-2,200
ViolinLabelled Friedr. Aug. Glass ... Antonius ... Lot 352Brompton’sJune 2017£300est. £ 300-500
ViolinViolin Lot 856MorphyFebruary 2013£286est. $ 1,500-2,000
Violin35.3 cm Markneukirchen, early 19th C.—December 2011£580
Violin35.7 cm mid 19th C. Attributed to—July 2011£2,020
Violin1910 c.—June 1988£220
Violin1900 c.—April 1988£100
Violin18--—April 1985£396

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

GLASS, Friedrich August (II) Worked circa. 1830-1860 Klingenthal Germany. Fine professional work. Awarded gold medal in London 1851. Stradivari and Stainer models. Yellow brown varnish. Branded: ‘F.A.G.’ Fried. Aug. Glass / verfertigte nach / Antonius Stradivarius Fies / Faciebat in Cremona. Anno 1736 Friedr.Aug.Glass verfertigt / nach Jacobus Stainer in Absam / prope Oenipontum 18..

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