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Maximilian Vitalis Himmer

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£4,686

Type Details Sold Price
Violin Labelled Maximilianus V. Himmer fecit, Berolinae, A.D. 1909, stamped to the label In vino Veritas Tue 1st October 2024 £4,686
Viola 41.1 cm Berlin, 1926 Sun 1st May 2011 £2,549
Biographies

John Dilworth

HIMMER, Maximilian Vitalis Born 1871 New York USA, Worked Berlin Germany, died 1936 Studied the violin but an accident prevented a career as a concert player. Began making instruments in Berlin c.1900. Established in Wilmersdorf. Developed a personal model c.1905. Fine workmanship.

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