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Adolf Heinrich Konig

Zurich, b. 1908

Pupil of Liestal in Basle. Worked for Aerts in Brussels. First director of the violin making school at Brienz 1944-1973. Diploma of Honour at The Hague 1949. President of the Swiss violin makers association 1976-1984. Violins, violas, and cellos of fine workmanship on classical models. — John Dilworth
Worked Zurich
Made Cello, Violin
Taught by Liestal
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,760

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Cello1932—July 1991£1,760
Violin1931—July 1985£462

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

KÖNIG, Adolf Heinrich Born 1908 Zurich Switzerland. Pupil of Liestal in Basle. Worked for Aerts in Brussels. First director of the violin making school at Brienz 1944-1973. Diploma of Honour at The Hague 1949. President of the Swiss violin makers association 1976-1984. Violins, violas, and cellos of fine workmanship on classical models. Also made viols and guitars. Adolf König / Nr. Zürich 19.. / Labor vincit omnia

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