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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

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£299
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinMarkneukirchen, 1800 c.January 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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