G. A. Pfretzschner
Markneukirchen, worked 1925
G. A. Worked circa. 1925. Fine bow maker. [Henley] — John Dilworth
Worked
Markneukirchen
Made
Cello Bow, Double Bass Bow, Viola Bow, Violin, Violin Bow
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Auction Price History
Highest auction price
£2,864
55 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin Bow | Gold mounted, octagonal stick stamped G. A. Pfretzschner *** Lot 63 | Tarisio | April 2022 | £2,220est. € 1.200-1.800 |
| Double Bass Bow | Nickel mounted, round stick stamped G.A. Pfretzschner Lot 40 | Brompton’s | June 2020 | £504est. £ 200-300 |
| Cello Bow | Chased silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped G. A. Pfretzschner *** and to the lower facet Germany Lot 2 | Tarisio | February 2018 | £1,116est. $ 800-1,200 |
| Cello | Aluminium violoncello, labelled THIS CELLO MADE UNDER PERSONAL SUPERVISION / AND ... Lot 42 | Skinners | May 2016 | £337est. $ 400-600 |
| Violin | Labelled Reproduction of Ant Stradivarius, made by G. A. Pfretzschner, Markneukirchen, branded Lot 93 | Tarisio | December 2015 | £1,267est. $ 1,000-1,500 |
| Double Bass Bow | Nickel mounted, octagonal stick stamped H.R. Pfretzschner Lot 23 | Tarisio | June 2015 | £2,864est. $ 400-600 |
| Double Bass Bow | Stamped G.A. Pfretzschner Lot 24 | Tarisio | June 2015 | £382est. $ 400-600 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped G. A. Pfretzschner and German, without hair Lot 76 | Tarisio | June 2015 | £300est. $ 600-900 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label, not set up Lot 151 | Skinners | April 2015 | £327est. $ 800-1,200 |
| Violin | Bearing the maker's label and internal brand Lot 180 | Skinners | November 2014 | £310est. $ 600-800 |
| Violin | Labelled ... G.A. PFRETZSCHNER, MAKNEUKIRCHEN ... Lot 1535 | Skinners | May 2014 | £165est. $ 200-300 |
| Violin | Labelled ... MADE IN GERMANY ... Lot 1550 | Skinners | May 2014 | £256est. $ 400-600 |
| Violin | Labelled ... G.A. PFRETZSCHNER, MARKNEUKIRCHEN ... Lot 171 | Skinners | April 2014 | £312est. $ 700-900 |
| Violin | Labelled Meister-Geige, copy of Antonius ... Lot 3 | Brompton’s | December 2013 | £900est. £ 400-600 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped G.A. Pfretzschner, branded to the frog Lot 117 | Tarisio | December 2013 | £806est. $ 600-900 |
| Cello Bow | Silver mounted, stamped G. A. Pfretzschner Lot 16 | Tarisio | June 2013 | £850est. $ 800-1,200 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped G.A. Pfretzschner Lot 161 | Brompton’s | June 2013 | £600est. £ 400-600 |
| Violin | Violin Lot 847 | Morphy | February 2013 | £95est. $ 500-600 |
| Violin | Violin Lot 851 | Morphy | February 2013 | £95est. $ 500-600 |
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, octagonal stick branded Pfretzschner, no hair or lapping Lot 10 | Brompton’s | March 2012 | £540est. £ 300-500 |
| Violin Bow | Chased silver mounted, stamped G. A. Pfretzschner and Germany Lot 119 | Tarisio | February 2012 | £1,593est. $ 400-600 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58.0 g. Chased silver | — | February 2011 | £705 |
| Violin | 36.0 cm Markneukirchen, 1920 c. Workshop of | — | December 2009 | £1,104 |
| Violin Bow | G/T 61 g. | — | December 2009 | £1,440 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Markneukirchen, 1930 c. | — | June 2009 | £639 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59 g. | — | June 2008 | £385 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 64 g. | — | June 2008 | £282 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. Markneukirchen, 1900 c. | — | June 2008 | £267 |
| Viola Bow | S/fT 63.5 g. | — | May 2008 | £719 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59.5 g. | — | May 2008 | £959 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 60.5 g. | — | May 2008 | £1,648 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59 g. Markneukirchen, 1920 c. | — | March 2008 | £679 |
| Violin | 35.9 cm Markneukirchen, 1920 c. | — | October 2007 | £518 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62 g. Workshop | — | October 2007 | £691 |
| Cello Bow | 73.8 cm | — | November 2006 | £265 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | — | May 2006 | £506 |
| Violin | 1930 c. Child's size Workshop | — | October 2005 | £603 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. Workshop | — | April 2005 | £251 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 76.0 g. (fill to the thumb grip) | — | October 2004 | £636 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 63 g. | — | October 2004 | £631 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 50 g. without hair | — | May 2004 | £630 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | May 2004 | £365 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 51 g. without hair | — | May 2004 | £464 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 59 g. | — | May 2004 | £530 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. | — | October 2002 | £1,088 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 62 g. | — | June 2002 | £566 |
| Viola Bow | S/E 71 g. | — | May 2002 | £631 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | May 2000 | £634 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 58 g. | — | October 1999 | £275 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 61 g. | — | September 1998 | £411 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 81 g. | — | November 1997 | £544 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 61 g. | — | November 1997 | £323 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 57 g. | — | May 1997 | £464 |
| Violin | 1920 c. | — | January 1992 | £198 |
| Violin | 1920 c. | — | November 1990 | £550 |
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Biographies
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John Dilworth+
G. A. Worked circa. 1925. Fine bow maker. [Henley]
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