August Nurnberger-suess
Markneukirchen, 1875–1944
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. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
27 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped AUGUST NÜRNBERGER SUESS Lot 78 | Skinners | December 2021 | £1,416est. $ 800-1,200 |
| Violin Bow | Gold mounted, engraved frog and button Lot 1380 | Skinners | June 2021 | £4,884est. $ 2,000-3,000 |
| Violin Bow | Gold mounted, round stick stamped August Nürnberger-Suess, ebony frog with pearl eye Lot 79 | Ingles & Hayday | October 2017 | £3,600est. £ 2,000-3,000 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, sparse hair Lot 252 | Brompton’s | June 2017 | £1,320est. £ 400-600 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped August Nürnberger Suess, button possibly later Lot 46 | Tarisio | March 2017 | £1,680est. £ 400-600 |
| Viola Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick, frog thumb projection filed Lot 139 | Brompton’s | March 2017 | £1,920est. £ 2,000-4,000 |
| Violin Bow | Violin Bow Lot 167 | Brompton’s | December 2016 | £840est. £ 400-800 |
| Violin Bow | Gold mounted, round stick stamped August Nürnberger Lot 23 | Brompton’s | November 2015 | £1,440est. £ 800-1,200 |
| Violin Bow | Octagonal stick stamped Suess Lot 114 | Tarisio | May 2015 | £1,499est. $ 2,000-3,000 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, round stick stamped Nurnberger Artist, ebony frog with pearl eye Lot 769 | Gardiner Houlgate | December 2014 | £336est. £ 300-500 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped Suess Lot 90 | Tarisio | May 2014 | £2,123est. $ 1,000-1,500 |
| Violin Bow | Violin Bow Lot 842 | Morphy | February 2013 | £459est. $ 2,000-2,500 |
| Viola Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped August Nurnberger, Suess Lot 200 | Brompton’s | June 2012 | £2,520est. £ 700-1,000 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 56 g. | — | January 2011 | £726 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57.0 g. | — | January 2011 | £2,400 |
| Violin Bow | G/T 64.5 g. 1890 c. | — | January 2010 | £3,339 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62.0 g. | — | January 2009 | £1,440 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 52 g. without hair | — | January 2008 | £626 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59 g. | — | January 2008 | £905 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | January 2007 | £1,296 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 76 g. | — | January 2006 | £696 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58 g. | — | January 2005 | £569 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | — | January 2005 | £402 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | January 2001 | £265 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 64 g. | — | January 1997 | £632 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 51 g. | — | January 1997 | £713 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62 g. | — | January 1982 | £198 |
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Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
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
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