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Gunther Reuter

Chicago

Gunther Reuter (1934–2013) was a German-American violin and cello maker. Trained at the Mittenwald School in Germany, he earned his master’s certification in 1958 and later worked in Chicago at Fritz Reuter & Sons. His instruments are noted for their tonal richness and craftsmanship, particularly his cellos. Reuter retired to South Carolina and passed away in 2013.

Worked Chicago
Made Cello

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£7,541

4 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
CelloLabelled Master Violinmaker Günther Reuter Mittenwald - Chicago Anno 1970 Opus 138, signed Lot 12TarisioJanuary 2025£6,380est. $ 8,000-12,000
CelloLabelled Master Violinmaker Günther Reuter Mittenwald - Chicago 1981 Opus 298, signed to the label Lot 21TarisioJanuary 2024£7,541est. $ 8,000-12,000
ViolinLabelled Master Violinmaker Günther Reuter Mittenwald - Chicago Anno 1988 Opus 353 Lot 120TarisioNovember 2021£2,624est. $ 3,000-5,000
CelloBearing the maker's label and inscribed internally Lot 1009SkinnersMay 2018£5,863est. $ 4,000-6,000

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