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    Amati > Makers Archive > K > Christian Gottfried Kretzschmann

    Christian Gottfried Kretzschmann

    Markneukirchen, 1773–1842

    Early work on Amati/Stainer model. Red-brown varnish with some distinction. Later work more commonplace Saxon trade quality with inferior varnish. Branded internally in place of a label: ‘C. G. K.’ — John Dilworth
    Worked Markneukirchen
    Made Violin
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    Auction Price History

    Highest auction price

    £299
    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1800 c.—February 2004£299

    Biographies

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    John Dilworth+

    Christian Gottfried, Born 1773, died 1842. Early work on Amati/Stainer model. Red-brown varnish with some distinction. Later work more commonplace Saxon trade quality with inferior varnish. Branded internally in place of a label: ‘C. G. K.’

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