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Knud Hjorth

Copenhagen, worked 1906

Second son, pupil, and assistant of Emil Hjorth. Worked for Kessler in Berlin, returning to Copenhagen 1906. Cremonese models and some close copies of individual master instruments. Golden-red oil varnish. Knud Hjorth / Frederiksborggade 12 / Köbenhavn — John Dilworth
Worked Copenhagen
Made Violin
Taught by Emil Hjorth
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£9,755

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinPietro Guarneri I model, labelled Emil Hjorth & sons, good condition Lot 210—December 2013£9,755est. € 10.000-15.000
Violin1721—June 1998£2,875
Violin1933—October 1995£3,450

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

HJORTH, Knud Worked circa. 1906 Copenhagen Denmark. Second son, pupil, and assistant of Emil Hjorth. Worked for Kessler in Berlin, returning to Copenhagen 1906. Cremonese models and some close copies of individual master instruments. Golden-red oil varnish. Knud Hjorth / Frederiksborggade 12 / Köbenhavn

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