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Rudolf Herbert Leicht

Hamburg, b. 1907

Brother and pupil of Max Leicht, above. Active in Berlin and Hamburg. Established independently in Hohendorf. Violins in the Möckel style. Good bows, branded: R.H. LEICHT HAMBURG, R. HERBERT LEICHT — John Dilworth

Worked Hamburg
Made Viola Bow
Taught by Max Leicht
Family Brother of Max Leicht

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£2,640

6 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
No hair, repaired crack to the underside of the head, some minor general wear, good condition Lot 71October 2020£600est. £ 600-1,000
Silver mounted, round stick stamped R. H. Leicht Hamburg Lot 64October 2019£1,020est. £ 800-1,200
Gold mounted, round stick stamped Herbert Leicht, some finger-wear to handle, very good condition Lot 26October 2017£2,640est. £ 1,200-1,800
Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped T H Wagner. Herbert Leicht, 1965, ebony frog with Paris eye Lot 736September 2013£360est. £ 200-300
Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped H. Herbert Leicht Lot 355June 2013£1,440est. £ 1,200-1,800
Viola BowS/E 59.0 g.April 2010£657

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

LEICHT, Rudolf Herbert Born 1907, Worked Hohendorf Germany. Brother and pupil of Max Leicht, above. Active in Berlin and Hamburg. Established independently in Hohendorf. Violins in the Möckel style. Good bows, branded: R.H. LEICHT HAMBURG, R. HERBERT LEICHT

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