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Johann (III) Jais

Bolzano, b. 1752

1775 Mittenwald Germany. Son of Franz Jais, above. Stradivari influenced model in the Tyrolean style; plain materials with red-brown varnish. Very broad purfling; craftsmanship a little heavy. β€” John Dilworth
Worked Bolzano
Made Viola, Violin
Family Son of Franz Jais
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£8,859

4 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.2 cm Bolzano, 1779—March 2007Β£4,600
Violin1786—March 2001Β£3,525
Violin1779—October 2000Β£8,859
Viola39.8 cm 1775 c.—March 1990Β£6,600

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

JAIS, Johann (III) Born 1752, Worked circa. 1775 Mittenwald Germany. Son of Franz Jais, above. Stradivari influenced model in the Tyrolean style; plain materials with red-brown varnish. Very broad purfling; craftsmanship a little heavy.

Willibald Leo LΓΌtgendorff+

Sohn von Franz Jais. Seine Arbeit ist von guter Tyroler Art und hat braunen Lack.

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