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Georg (I) Hornsteiner

Bavaria, Mittenwald, worked 1735–1760

High-arched, typical Mittenwald work with yellow-brown varnish of undistinguished quality. His labels bear the word ‘Sarg’, the name of his house, to distinguish himself from other members of this large family. Georg Hornsteiner Sarg / in Mittenwald an der Iser 1735 — John Dilworth

Worked Bavaria, Mittenwald
Made Violin

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,409
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.8 cm Mittenwald, 1790 c.May 2008£2,409

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

HORNSTEINER, Georg (I) Worked circa. 1735-1760 Mittenwald Germany. High-arched, typical Mittenwald work with yellow-brown varnish of undistinguished quality. His labels bear the word ‘Sarg’, the name of his house, to distinguish himself from other members of this large family. Georg Hornsteiner Sarg / in Mittenwald an der Iser 1735

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