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    Dr. Lloyd N. Kunkel

    Oregon, b. 1897

    KUNKEL, Dr Lloyd N. Born 1897 Missouri, Worked circa. 1914-1972 Weeping Water, Oregon USA. Musician and medical doctor. Self-taught violin maker. About 120 violins on Guarneri and Stradivari ‘Messie’ violin models; 20 violas on personal and Tertis models. — John Dilworth
    Worked Oregon
    Made Violin
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    Violin by L. N. Kunkel, 1959 — front
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    Violin by L. N. Kunkel, 1959. Sold by Amati. Measurements and detail photographs →

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    £632

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    Type Details Auction house Sold Price
    ViolinA violin by L. N. Kunkel, 1959 Lot 176AmatiOctober 2024£632est. £ 500-1,000

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    KUNKEL, Dr Lloyd N. Born 1897 Missouri, Worked circa. 1914-1972 Weeping Water, Oregon USA. Musician and medical doctor. Self-taught violin maker. About 120 violins on Guarneri and Stradivari ‘Messie’ violin models; 20 violas on personal and Tertis models. Fine workmanship and materials with orange-red or brown oil varnish of own preparation. Branded on corner blocks: ‘LNK’ Lloyd N. Kunkel, Weeping Water Nebr., / U.S.A. No.. 19..

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