Johann Josef (II) Knilling

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£1,955

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Violin	35.4 cm Mittenwald, 1832	November 2006	£1,920
Cello	1/2 Size	July 2005	£79
Cello	1/2 Size	July 2005	£79
Violin	1832	November 2000	£1,955
Violin	1833	November 1995	£1,150
Cello	1828	December 1988	£1,455
Violin	1833	March 1986	£825

Maker Overview

History

Johann Josef (II) Knilling (Born 1853) was born in 1853. According to John Dilworth's The Brompton's Book of Violin & Bow Makers, he received his training at the Mittenwald Violin Making School from 1866 to 1869. While he principally made plucked instruments, he is also credited with producing some violins in the Klotz style.

Craft

Instrument Focus: Johann Josef (II) Knilling principally made plucked instruments.
Violin Style: He is credited with making some violins that exhibited a Klotz-like style.

Influence

Training: Johann Josef (II) Knilling trained at the Mittenwald Violin Making School from 1866 to 1869.

Further Information

Label Details: Instruments by Johann Josef (II) Knilling bear a label that reads 'Joh. Knilling / Instrumentenmacher / No. 66 Mittenwald-a-d-I Nr. 66 / Oberbayern. ano 1896'.

Summary

Johann Josef (II) Knilling (Born 1853) was a luthier who trained at the Mittenwald Violin Making School between 1866 and 1869. Although primarily known for crafting plucked instruments, he also produced violins in the Klotz style. His work is identified by labels such as 'Joh. Knilling / Instrumentenmacher / No. 66 Mittenwald-a-d-I Nr. 66 / Oberbayern. ano 1896'.

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Biographies

John Dilworth

Johann Josef (II), Born 1853. Trained at the Mittenwald Violin Making School 1866-1869. Principally made plucked instruments, but credited with some Klotz-like violins. Joh. Knilling / Instrumentenmacher / No. 66 Mittenwald-a-d-I Nr. 66 / Oberbayern. ano 1896