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Alois Maximilian Palfner

Graz, b. 1884

after 1943 Graz Austria Violin and bow maker. Pupil of H. Voigt in Vienna. Later worked for F. Güttler. Returned to Graz 1907, established on Zinzendorfgasse. Stradivari model. Fine work good varnish and materials. Bows also of good quality. — John Dilworth

Worked Graz
Taught by H. Voigt

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£731

1 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinLabelled Alois M Palfner, Geigenmacher, Graz, anno 1925 Lot 30Gardiner HoulgateMay 2014£731est. £ 600-800

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

PALFNER, Alois Maximilian Born 1884, d. after 1943 Graz Austria Violin and bow maker. Pupil of H. Voigt in Vienna. Later worked for F. Güttler. Returned to Graz 1907, established on Zinzendorfgasse. Stradivari model. Fine work good varnish and materials. Bows also of good quality. Alois M. Palfner / Geigenmacher / Graz anno A.Maximilian Palfner / Geigenmacher in Graz / Fecit anno 1922

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