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Karl Wilhelm Knopf

Markneukirchen, 1803–1860

Bow maker. Son and pupil of Christian Knopf, above. Brand: K. W. KNOPF — John Dilworth

Worked Markneukirchen
Made Viola Bow, Violin Bow
Taught by Christian Knopf
Family Son of Christian Knopf

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£8,400

10 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Cello BowNickel mounted, round stick, ebony frog with pearl eye, nickel and ebony button Lot 119Ingles & HaydayOctober 2023£8,400est. £ 2,000-3,000
Violin BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped W. K. Knopf, Dresden Lot 78TarisioApril 2022£2,775est. € 2.500-4.000
Cello BowNickel mounted, round stick unstamped Lot 25TarisioMarch 2018£2,640est. £ 500-800
Violin BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped A. Schü... on the audience side and stamped Dodd on the player side Lot 54TarisioJune 2017£2,400est. £ 600-900
Violin BowNickel mounted, octagonal stick unstamped Lot 71TarisioOctober 2016£3,245est. £ 3,000-5,000
Cello BowNickel mounted, round stick stamped under frog L. Bausch Jun Lot 4TarisioNovember 2015£1,560est. £ 1,500-2,200
Violin BowS/E 54.5 g. Workshop ofJanuary 2011£881
Violin BowN/E 59.5 g. Workshop ofJanuary 2010£1,900
Violin BowS/E 59.0 g. Workshop ofJanuary 2010£1,320
Viola BowS/E 62.0 g.January 2010£2,959

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

Karl Wilhelm, Born 1803, died 1860 Markneukirchen. Bow maker. Son and pupil of Christian Knopf, above. Brand: K. W. KNOPF

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