Johann Josef (II) Knilling
Mittenwald, b. 1853
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'.
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | 35.4 cm Mittenwald, 1832 | — | January 2006 | £1,920 |
| Cello | 1/2 Size | — | January 2005 | £79 |
| Cello | 1/2 Size | — | January 2005 | £79 |
| Violin | 1832 | — | January 2000 | £1,955 |
| Violin | 1833 | — | January 1995 | £1,150 |
| Cello | 1828 | — | January 1988 | £1,455 |
| Violin | 1833 | — | January 1986 | £825 |
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Maker Overview
Life
Johann Josef (II) Knilling (Born 1853) was born in 1853.'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.
Characteristics
- 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.
- Joh. Knilling
Instrumentenmacher
No. 66 Mittenwald-a-d-I Nr. 66
Oberbayern. ano 1896John Dilworth
Influence and legacy
- 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'.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
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
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