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Maximilian Vitalis Himmer

Berlin, New York, 1871–1936

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. — John Dilworth
Worked Berlin, New York
Made Viola, Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£4,686

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Maximilianus V. Himmer fecit, Berolinae, A.D. 1909, stamped to the label In vino Veritas Lot 121TarisioOctober 2024£4,686est. € 4.000-6.000
Viola41.1 cm Berlin, 1926—May 2011£2,549

Biographies

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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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