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Johannes (I) Jais

Tolz, 1715–1765

Son of Andreas Jais, above. Also a pupil of Matthias Klotz in Mittenwald. — John Dilworth

Worked Tolz
Made Violin
Family Son of Andreas Jais

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£10,800

3 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolaLabelled Joannes Jais me fecit Bulsani in Tyroli 1774 Lot 54Ingles & HaydayMarch 2016£10,800est. £ 7,000-10,000
ViolinBearing the maker's manuscript label Lot 61SkinnersOctober 2012£8,940est. $ 3,000-5,000
Violin1750 c.November 1982£2,200

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

JAIS, Johann (I) Born 1715, died 1765 Tölz Germany. Son of Andreas Jais, above. Also a pupil of Matthias Klotz in Mittenwald.

Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

Sohn und Schüler von Andreas J., dem er sehr nahe kommt. Statt der Schnecken bringt auch er gerne Köpfchen (mit verbundenen Augen, Thierköpfchen etc.) an.

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