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Gustav Henning

Denver, Karlstad, Malden, c.1876–1962

c.1962 Sweden. Established initially in Miami, Florida, in Denver, Colorado from 1920, and finally in Seattle from 1928. Returned to Sweden.on retirement. Over 600 instruments made on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Fine amber or orange-brown varnish. — John Dilworth

Worked Denver, Karlstad, Malden
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,167

9 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's label, sound post patch to top, minor top cracks including wings, damage to varnish Lot 1212—June 2021£489est. $ 800-1,200
ViolinBearing the maker's label n. 125 Lot 326—November 2016£789est. $ 1,200-1,600
ViolinLabelled G. Henning, #569, Seattle, Wash. 1948, branded to the lower rib G. Henning Lot 198—June 2014£383est. $ 800-1,200
ViolinLabelled G. Henning, #513, Seattle, 1942 Lot 237—February 2014£1,133est. $ 2,000-3,000
ViolinLabelled G. Henning, #513, Seattle, 1942 Lot 232—February 2013£2,167est. $ 1,200-1,800
Violin35.8 cm Malden, 1914—October 2010£1,116
Violin35.7 cm Malden, 1911—May 2007£413
Violin35.9 cm Denver, 1923—October 2006£970
Violin1914—November 1998£416

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

HENNING, Gustav Born 1876 Karlstad Sweden, d.c.1962 Sweden. Established initially in Miami, Florida, in Denver, Colorado from 1920, and finally in Seattle from 1928. Returned to Sweden.on retirement. Over 600 instruments made on Stradivari and Guarneri models. Fine amber or orange-brown varnish. G. Henning 1926 / 358 2424 Gaylord St., Denver, Colo.

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