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August Nurnberger-suess

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£3,339

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Violin Bow	S/E 56 g.	November 2011	£726
Violin Bow	S/E 57.0 g.	March 2011	£2,400
Violin Bow	G/T 64.5 g. 1890 c.	April 2010	£3,339
Violin Bow	S/E 62.0 g.	October 2009	£1,440
Violin Bow	S/E 52 g. without hair	October 2008	£626
Violin Bow	S/E 59 g.	October 2008	£905
Violin Bow	S/E 60 g.	May 2007	£1,296
Cello Bow	S/E 76 g.	May 2006	£696
Violin Bow	S/E 58 g.	October 2005	£569
Violin Bow	S/E 57 g.	October 2005	£402
Violin Bow	S/E 60 g.	November 2001	£265
Viola Bow	S/E 64 g.	July 1997	£632
Violin Bow	S/E 51 g.	June 1997	£713
Violin Bow	S/E 62 g.	March 1982	£198

Biographies

John Dilworth

August (Nurnberger-Suess) Born 1875 Markneukirchen, died 1944 Novato, California USA. Bow maker. Son and pupil of Adolf Nürnberger, above and grandfather J. C. Suess who persuaded him to adopt the name after the death of Suess’ own son and heir. Established independently in 1900. Emigrated to the USA 1912. Founded his own business in Novato, California. Fine bows for all stringed instruments on various models and in several grades. Pernambuco wood with silver or gold mounted; fittings largely prepared by his mother. Bows of lower grade branded: VOIRIN. Bows of superior grade branded: TOURTE. Best quality bows branded: AUGUST NURNBERGER-SUESS