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Oscar Bernhard Heinel

Markneukirchen, 1871–1931

Pupil of Hans Jaeger. Worked for C. A. Bauer in Dresden and August Diehl in Hamburg. Established independently in Markneukirchen from 1893. Personal model with fine materials and own oil varnish in various shades. Also fine copies of classical Italian and Stainer work, each with appropriate varnish. — John Dilworth

Worked Markneukirchen
Made Viola, Violin
Taught by Hans Jaeger

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£745

5 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Bearing the maker's label Lot 121October 2012£745est. $ 800-1,200
Violin36.3 cm Markneukirchen, 1903January 2011£248
Violin36.1 cmJanuary 2006£443
Viola38.4 cm Markneukirchen, 1926January 2004£262
Violin1915January 1998£485

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

HEINEL, Oskar Bernhard Born 1871, died 1931 Markneukirchen Germany. Pupil of Hans Jaeger. Worked for C. A. Bauer in Dresden and August Diehl in Hamburg. Established independently in Markneukirchen from 1893. Personal model with fine materials and own oil varnish in various shades. Also fine copies of classical Italian and Stainer work, each with appropriate varnish. Branded: ‘Oskar Bernh:Heinel / Markneukirchen’. Printed label: Oskar Bernhard Heinel / Geigenbaumeister O-B / Markneukirchen / Faciebat Anno 1893 H Oskar Bernhard Heinel / Markneukirchen O-B / faciebat Anno 1927 H Oskar Bernhard Heinel / Streichinstrumentenfabrikation / und / Reparaturwerkstatt / Markneukirchen i Sa.

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