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August Heck

Baltimore, Washington DC.

HECK, August late 19th century Baltimore, Maryland & Chicago, Illinois USA. Personal and Stradivari models. Low hollow arch. Fine workmanship. Good orange-red oil varnish. [Wenberg] — John Dilworth
Worked Baltimore, Washington DC.
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,827

5 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled August Heck, Violin maker, No 5. 1891, Baltimore Lot 156TarisioNovember 2018£1,827est. $ 2,000-3,000
ViolinLabelled August Heck, Violin Maker, 110 N. Eutaw St., Balto Lot 289TarisioFebruary 2012£834est. $ 800-1,200
Violin35.7 cm Washington, DC., 1900 c.—May 2007£707
ViolinBaltimore, 1891—May 2004£515
Violin1889—May 2003£1,104

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

HECK, August late 19th century Baltimore, Maryland & Chicago, Illinois USA. Personal and Stradivari models. Low hollow arch. Fine workmanship. Good orange-red oil varnish. [Wenberg]

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