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Rudolph Hoss

Munich, worked 1679–1738

Lute and viol maker to the Bavarian Court. Also credited with violins and violas on Stainer model. Pale golden-brown varnish; often used birds-eye maple backs in one piece. Rudolph Höss / Ihro Churvurstlichen / Durchl. Hof-Lauten und Geigenma­ / cher in Munchen. — John Dilworth
Worked Munich
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£110
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin170-—April 1989£110

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

HÖSS (HOSZ), Rudolph Worked circa. 1679-1738 Munich Germany. Lute and viol maker to the Bavarian Court. Also credited with violins and violas on Stainer model. Pale golden-brown varnish; often used birds-eye maple backs in one piece. Rudolph Höss / Ihro Churvurstlichen / Durchl. Hof-Lauten und Geigenma­ / cher in Munchen. / Anno 1682 Rudolph Höss Hof / Lautenmacher in Mün­ / chen, 1708

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