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    Heinrich Theodor Jnr. Heberlein

    Bubenreuth, Markneukirchen, 1843–1910

    Heinrich Theodor Jnr. Heberlein (1843-1910) was a prominent German violin and bow maker from Markneukirchen, who founded his company in 1863. A pupil of his father, Carl August H., and Riechers, he was known for producing high-quality commercial instruments, often 'antiqued' with shaded varnish, and for his skillful imitation of old masters in both craftsmanship and tone. He earned numerous awards, including seven first exhibition prizes, was a Knight of the Albrecht Order, and was highly regarded, even receiving visits from the King of Saxony.

    Worked Bubenreuth, Markneukirchen
    Made Cello, Viola, Violin, Violin Bow

    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £6,024

    146 results

    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinA violin by Heinrich Th. Heberlein, Markneukirchen, 1927 Lot 126AmatiMarch 2025£2,528est. £ 1,000-2,000
    CelloCello, 1896 Lot 2518Gardiner HoulgateJune 2023£3,904est. £ 1,200-1,800
    ViolinLabelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr., Markneukirchen 1925, Made in Germany, Copie of Joseph ... Lot 83TarisioJuly 2021£5,217est. $ 2,000-3,000
    ViolaLabelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr., Markneukirchen 1928, Made in Germany, Copie Antonius ... Lot 35TarisioFebruary 2020£6,024est. $ 3,000-5,000
    Bearing the maker's label Lot 146—November 2019£2,874est. $ 2,500-3,500
    Two-piece back, varnish of a reddish brown colour on a golden ground, table sound post crack Lot 2576—June 2019£4,560est. £ 1,500-2,500
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr. Markneukirchen 1912, made in Germany, Copie of Joseph ... Lot 132—May 2019£2,748est. $ 2,000-3,000
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr., Markneukirchen 1934, Made in Germany, Copie: of Antonius ... Lot 133—May 2019£2,748est. $ 2,000-3,000
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr. / Markneukirchen 1914 / MADE IN GERMANY / Copie of Joseph ... Lot 19—May 2019£1,844est. $ 2,000-3,000
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr., Markneukirchen 1904., Imitation: Joseph ..., minor repairs to table Lot 225—March 2019£2,832est. £ 2,000-4,000
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein, Markneukirchen, Made in Germany Lot 242—December 2018£3,840est. £ 2,000-4,000
    Stradivari copy, two-piece back Lot 149—November 2018£672est. £ 200-400
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr., Markneukirchen 1926, Made in Germany, Copie of Antonius ... Lot 177—November 2018£4,110est. $ 2,000-3,000
    Bearing the maker's label and internal brands Lot 112—November 2017£2,319est. $ 2,000-3,000
    Bearing the maker's label and internal brand Lot 114—November 2017£2,412est. $ 2,500-3,500
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr., Markneukirchen 1902., Imitation: Antonius Stradiuarius Lot 128—November 2017£3,452est. $ 1,500-2,200
    Damage to varnish on top, top cracks and wear to edges, reglued seams, neck reset with shim Lot 198—November 2017£150est. $ 600-800
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlain jr, Markneukirchen 1914, copie of Josef Guarnerius, good condition Lot 103—June 2017£2,160est. £ 2,000-3,000
    Maker's label, open center seam in top underneath tailpiece, wing cracks, heavy rosin build-up, dirty Lot 139—May 2017£3,118est. $ 1,800-2,200
    Bearing the maker's label n. 1008, open top crack Lot 168—May 2017£2,015est. $ 800-1,200
    Bearing the maker's label and internal brands, good condition Lot 172—May 2017£3,118est. $ 2,000-3,000
    Stamped internally H. Th. Heberlein, further stamped TH, minor repairs to ribs, otherwise good condition Lot 70—March 2017£1,800est. £ 1,000-1,500
    Bearing the maker's label Lot 95—May 2016£2,190est. $ 200-300
    Labelled Made in the Atelier of Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr. ..., of a red colour, use and wear Lot 15—May 2015£875est. £ 800-1,200
    Bearing the maker's label, internal brand and branded HE on the back button, two small saddle cracks Lot 162—April 2015£981est. $ 800-1,200
    Bearing the maker's label and internal brand, scratches and blemishes, otherwise very good condition Lot 372—April 2015£1,635est. $ 2,400-2,800
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr. Markneukirchen 1943, further labelled TH within a double circle Lot 283—March 2015£2,280est. £ 1,500-2,000
    Bearing the maker's label and internal brand, two-piece back Lot 101—November 2014£1,708est. $ 1,200-1,600
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein Jr. Markneukirchen 1933, branded H.Th. Heberlein Jr. internally Lot 138—May 2014£1,157est. £ 1,000-1,500
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr., Makneukirchen, 1925, branded to the inside H. Th. Heberlein jr. Lot 264—December 2013£1,466est. $ 2,000-3,000
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr. 120, Markneukirchen, 1964, Made in Germany, branded H. Th. ... Lot 120—June 2013£1,320est. £ 1,000-1,500
    Branded internally and bearing an original label Lot 203—June 2013£1,200est. £ 600-1,000
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein Jr., Markneukirchen, 1927, branded to the back H. Th. Heberlein Jr. Lot 236—June 2013£1,547est. $ 1,800-2,500
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein Jr., Markneukirchen, 1903, Imitation of Antonius Stradivarius, branded Lot 25—June 2013£5,027est. $ 3,000-5,000
    Silver mounted, round stick stamped Heinrich Heberlein, ebony frog with Paris eye, silver button Lot 562—June 2013£720est. £ 800-1,200
    Violin Lot 194BonhamsMay 2013£2,500
    Lot 194—May 2013£2,500est. £ 2,000-3,000
    Unlabelled, bearing a stamp to the inside back Heinrich Th Heberlein Jr. Lot 124—March 2013£3,000est. £ 1,500-2,200
    Labelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr. Markneukirchen 1912 GERMANY, branded H. Th. Heberlein jr. Lot 150—November 2012£1,716est. $ 2,000-3,500
    Violin Lot 176BonhamsMarch 2012£1,875
    ViolinLabelled Heinrich Th. Heberlein jr. Markneukirchen ..., of a golden brown colour, minor use and wear Lot 176BonhamsMarch 2012£1,875est. £ 1,500-2,000
    ViolinTwo-piece back of medium curl, table of fine grain, varnish of a reddish colour on a golden ground Lot 61GardinerMarch 2012£2,400est. £ 2,200-2,600
    Violin35.9 cm 1924 Workshop of—December 2011£774
    Violin35.7 cm Markneukirchen, 1923—November 2011£2,443
    Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen, 1910—October 2011£1,505
    Violin36.0 cm Markneukirchen, 1921 (varnish later) Workshop of—July 2011£1,102
    Violin36.0 cm Markneukirchen, 1926 Workshop of—July 2011£1,175
    Violin35.8 cm Markneukirchen, 1913 Workshop of—May 2011£675
    Violin35.5 cm Markneukirchen, 1921 Workshop of—February 2011£2,783
    Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen, 1926 Workshop of—February 2011£2,041
    Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen, 1927 Workshop of—October 2010£2,629
    Violin36.0 cm Markneukirchen, 1924 Workshop of—October 2010£2,065
    Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen, 1926—October 2010£1,577
    Violin35.9 cm Markneukirchen, 1928 Workshop of—June 2010£4,350
    Violin35.8 cm Markneukirchen, 1906 Workshop of—April 2010£2,553
    Violin36.0 cm Markneukirchen, 1910—March 2010£900
    Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen, 1926—February 2010£327
    Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen—December 2009£1,440
    Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen, 1921 Workshop of—December 2009£1,693
    Violin35.5 cm Markneukirchen, Mid 20th C. Workshop of—December 2009£1,251
    Violin35.5 cm 1910 c. Workshop of—October 2009£1,049
    Violin35.8 cm Markneukirchen, 1910 c. Workshop of—March 2009£378
    Violin35.8 cm Markneukirchen, 1907 Workshop of—February 2009£695
    Violin35.8 cm Markneukirchen, 1929 "Stradivari" copy—November 2008£2,694
    Violin35.2 cm Markneukirchen, 1920 c. Workshop—October 2008£1,913
    Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen, 1928—June 2008£942
    Violin35.7 cm 1910 c. Possibly workshop of—May 2008£843
    Violin35.9 cm 1910 c. Workshop of—May 2008£602
    Violin35.7 cm Markneukirchen, 1920 c. Workshop—May 2008£723
    Viola47.0 cm Markneukirchen, 1881—April 2008£1,379
    Violin25.7 cm Markneukirchen, 1911—October 2007£1,028
    Violin35.7 cm Markneukirchen, 1909—October 2007£1,085
    Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen, 1926 Workshop of—July 2007£1,009
    Violin35.8 cm Markneukirchen, 1927 Workshop of—July 2007£1,065
    Violin35.8 cm Markneukirchen, 1895—July 2007£1,177
    Cello75.4 cm Markneukirchen, 1910—July 2007£2,509
    Violin35.9 cm Markneukirchen, 1920 c. Workshop of—May 2007£1,440
    Violin35.7 cm Markneukirchen, 1930 c.—May 2007£2,592
    Violin35.3 cm Markneukirchen, 1922—February 2007£1,415
    Violin35.2 cm Markneunkirchen, 1912 "Guarnerious del Gesu" model—December 2006£4,394
    Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen, 1922—October 2006£1,349
    Cello75.4 cm Markneukirchen, 1910—July 2006£2,809
    Violin35.6 cm Markneukirchen, 1926 Workshop of—July 2006£1,124
    Violin35.8 cm Markneukirchen, 1927 Workshop of—July 2006£1,186
    Violin35.7 cm Bubenreuth, 1963 Workshop of—July 2006£812
    Violin35.8 cm Markneukirchen, 1907—May 2006£2,606
    Violin35.5 cm Markneukirchen, 1930 c.—May 2006£2,146
    Violin35.8 cm Markneukirchen, 1950 c. Workshop of—February 2006£249
    Violin35.5 cm Markneukirchen, 1965—February 2006£1,680
    Cello76.2 cm Markheukirchen, 1957—February 2006£4,200
    Violin35.7 cm Markneukirchen, 1912—February 2006£994
    Violin35.7 cm Markneukirchen, 1913 Workshop of—February 2006£530
    Violin35.3 cm Markneukirchen, 1900 Workshop of—February 2006£1,325
    Violin35.8 cm Markneukirchen, 1907 Workshop of—February 2006£1,524
    Violin35.8 cm Markneukirchen, 1921 Workshop of—February 2006£729
    ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1925—November 2005£2,842
    ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1898 Workshop of—October 2005£407
    ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1925 c. Workshop—October 2005£1,965
    ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1926—October 2005£1,179
    ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1914—October 2005£2,293
    ViolinMarneukirchen, 1925—September 2005£816
    Violin1926—May 2005£1,080
    Viola40.9 cm Markneukirchen, 1933—May 2005£2,520
    Violin1921—May 2005£2,183
    ViolinMarkneukrchen, 1920 c. Child's size—May 2005£405
    Viola39.4 cm Markneukirchen 1897—May 2005£1,372
    ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1963—May 2005£1,440
    ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1907—May 2005£1,526
    Cello1885 c. Probably by & workshop of—February 2005£722
    CelloMarkneukirchen, 1922—November 2004£2,640
    Cellomade for "Oliver Ditson"—October 2004£996
    Violin—October 2004£432
    Violin—October 2004£1,262
    ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1924—July 2004£2,390
    Violin—July 2004£202
    Violin Workshop of—May 2004£365
    Violin Workshop of—May 2004£839
    Viola40.8 cm Markneukirchen, 1933—May 2004£1,393
    Violin1908—May 2004£1,459
    ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1907—April 2004£1,346
    ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1920—April 2004£1,346
    Cello1959—November 2003£2,640
    Violin1924—October 2003£746
    Violin1909—October 2002£1,213
    Violin1926—June 2002£1,283
    Violin1920 c.—June 2002£1,183
    Violin1921—May 2002£1,814
    Violin1925—May 2002£1,261
    Violin1922—November 2001£1,675
    Cello1900 c.—July 2001£2,800
    Violin1908—May 2000£1,867
    Viola39.4 cm 1908—November 1998£1,725
    Violin1915—November 1998£1,524
    Violin1927—November 1998£485
    Violin1899 Workshop—May 1998£847
    Violin—November 1997£1,089
    Violin1924—November 1997£1,225
    Violin1908—November 1996£1,265
    Violin1913—May 1996£620
    Violin19--—November 1994£1,195
    Violin1924—June 1994£2,070
    Violin1929—June 1993£1,380
    Violin1913—May 1993£660
    Violin1921—November 1992£1,760
    Violin1921—March 1992£1,210
    Violin BowS/E 63 g.—April 1991£374
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    Maker Overview

    Life

    Heinrich Theodor Jnr. Heberlein (1843-1910) was born in Markneukirchen, Germany, where he later established the Heberlein company in 1863, becoming self-employed in his birthplace that same year. He is recognized as one of Markneukirchen's finest violin makers, and his work was considered equal to that of the Frenchman Thibouville as early as 1873. His reputation was such that the late King of Saxony repeatedly visited his workshop, demonstrating the high esteem in which he was held in his homeland.


    Characteristics

    Workmanship
    He was a prolific maker of good quality commercial instruments and bows, often 'antiqued' with shaded varnish and utilizing fine materials.
    Imitation
    He imitated old masters, excelling in both the cleanliness of his work and the tonal qualities of his instruments.
    Labeling
    Unlike many of his Voigtland colleagues who would insert labels after the model, he consistently signed his self-made instruments with his own name.
    Labels
    Examples of his labels include "Heinrich Th. Heberlein Jun. / fecit Markneukirchen. Anno 1899" and "Heinrich Th. Heberlein Jr. / Markneukirchen 1899 / Imitation Antonius Stradiuarius".
    Recorded labels
    • Heinrich Th. Heberlein Jun.
      fecit Markneukirchen. Anno 1899John Dilworth
    • Heinrich Th. Heberlein Jr.
      Markneukirchen 1899
      Imitation Antonius StradiuariusJohn Dilworth

    Influence and legacy

    • Mentorship: He was a pupil of his father, Carl August H.
    • Training: From 1861 to 1863, he studied with Riechers.
    • Teaching: He also served meritoriously as a teacher at the Fachschule für Instrumentenbau.
    • Awards: He received several medals and awards at various European exhibitions, including seven first exhibition prizes.
    • Honors: He was a Knight of the Albrecht Order.
    • Royal Recognition: The late King of Saxony repeatedly visited his workshop, underscoring his esteemed position.
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    Biographies

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

    John Dilworth+

    HEBERLEIN, Heinrich Theodor jr. Born 1843, died 1910 Markneukirchen Germany. Founder of the Heberlein company 1863. Prolific makers of good quality commercial instruments and bows. Several medals and awards at various European exhibitions. Often ‘antiqued’ and shaded varnish. Fine materials. Heinrich Th. Heberlein Jun. / fecit Markneukirchen. Anno 1899 Heinrich Th. Heberlein Jr. / Markneukirchen 1899 / Imitation Antonius Stradiuarius

    Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

    Schüler seines Vaters Carl August H., ging von 1861—1863 zu Riechers
    und machte sich 1863 in seinem Geburtsorte selbstständig. Er gehört zu den
    besten Geigenmachern Markneukirchens und bezeichnet seine von ihm selbst
    gemachten Instrumente im Gegensatz zu vielen voigtländischen Berufsgenossen,
    die die »Zettel nach dem Modell einkleben« stets mit seinem Namen. Schon
    1873 wurden seine Arbeiten denen des Franzosen Thibouville gleichgestellt.
    Er imitirt die alten Meister, sowohl was Sauberkeit der Arbeit als auch was
    den Ton anbelangt. Er besitzt sieben erste Ausstellungspreise und ist Ritter
    des Albrechtsordens. Wie sehr er in seiner Heimath geschätzt wird, beweist
    auch der Umstand, dass der verstorbene König von Sachsen seine Werkstatt
    wiederholt besuchte. Er hält auf die Ehre seiner Kunst und hat auch als Lehrer
    der Fachschule für Instrumentenbau verdienstvoll gewirkt.

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