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    Amati > Makers Archive > K > Johann Georg Kessler

    Johann Georg Kessler

    Markneukirchen, 1735–1801

    Master in the Violin Makers’ Guild from 1756. Stainer model with high arch; often with carved heads. Golden-brown varnish. Johann Georg Kesler / Violin- und Lautenmacher, / erfunden von Stainer, 1759 — John Dilworth
    Worked Markneukirchen
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £920
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    Violin1787—October 1995£920

    Biographies

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

    John Dilworth+

    Johann Georg, Born 1735, died 1801 Markneukirchen. Master in the Violin Makers’ Guild from 1756. Stainer model with high arch; often with carved heads. Golden-brown varnish. Johann Georg Kesler / Violin- und Lautenmacher, / erfunden von Stainer, 1759

    Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+

    Älterer Sohn von Wolf Conrad K., er wurde 1756 Meister und starb 65
    Jahre 6 Monate und 4 Tage alt.

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