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Johann Gottfried (II) Reichel

Absam, 1759–1819

Son and pupil of Johann Gottfried Reichel (I), above. Admitted to the luthiers guild 1771. Neat workmanship on high-arched Tyrolean model. Unprepossessing scroll, slightly mean and cramped. Pale golden-yellow varnish. False claims to Cremonese authority on his labels. — John Dilworth

Worked Absam
Made Violin
Taught by Johann Gottfried Reichel
Family Son of Johann Gottfried Reichel

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,080
Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.6 cm Absam, 1786 Probably byJanuary 2011£1,080

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

Johann Gottfried (II) Born 1759, died 1819. Son and pupil of Johann Gottfried Reichel (I), above. Admitted to the luthiers guild 1771. Neat workmanship on high-arched Tyrolean model. Unprepossessing scroll, slightly mean and cramped. Pale golden-yellow varnish. False claims to Cremonese authority on his labels. Johann Gottfried Reichel / Cremonien Hieronimi Fili / Antoni Nepos. 1780

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