Philipp Keller
Auction price history
Highest auction price
£1,560
| Type | Details | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and brand to the back, fingerboard detached | December 2024 | £958 |
| Viola | 42.1 cm Wurzburg, 1916 | March 2011 | £1,560 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Würzburg, 1913, #100 | November 2008 | £698 |
| Viola | 45.4 cm 1903 | May 2003 | £940 |
Maker Overview
History
Philipp Keller (1868-1926) worked from 1896 to 1926 in Würzburg, Germany.
Craft
- Models: He crafted instruments based on Stradivari models.
- Design Principles: He also designed personal models according to the principles of Max Grossman.
- Varnish: His instruments featured golden-yellow or golden-red varnishes.
Further Information
- Label Inscription: His labels read "Phil. Keller / Königl. Bayer. Hoflieferant. / Würzburg, gegr. 1832. / Verfertigt 19.. Nr..."
Summary
Philipp Keller (1868-1926) was a German luthier active in Würzburg from 1896 to 1926, known for crafting instruments on Stradivari models and his own designs influenced by Max Grossman, utilizing golden-yellow or golden-red varnishes. His labels indicate he was a Royal Bavarian Court Supplier.
Biographies
John Dilworth
KELLER, Philipp Born 1868, Worked 1896-1926 Würzburg Germany. Stradivari models. Also personal models designed according to the principles of Max Grossman. Golden-yellow or golden-red varnishes. Phil. Keller / Königl. Bayer. Hoflieferant. / Würzburg, gegr. 1832. / Verfertigt 19.. Nr…
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