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Willibald Conrad Stenger

Chicago, 1872–1949

Active from 1903 in Topeka, Kansas, and from 1909-1942 in Chicago, Illinois. Guarneri-derived models. Best quality labelled ‘W. C. Stenger’, others labelled ‘Victor Stenger’. Own oil varnish and European wood. Over 375 instruments completed; of variable workmanship. Bow maker from 1920. — John Dilworth
Worked Chicago
Made Violin
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Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,555

4 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
ViolinBearing the maker's manuscript label n. 345 Lot 274—June 2019£390est. $ 800-1,200
Violin35.6 cm Chicago, 1923—May 2011£284
Violin35.8 cm Chicago, 1922—June 2009£1,136
Violin1948—November 2001£1,555

Biographies

The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:

John Dilworth+

STENGER, Willibald Conrad Born 1872 Roanoke, Illinois, died 1949 Interlochen, Michigan USA. Active from 1903 in Topeka, Kansas, and from 1909-1942 in Chicago, Illinois. Guarneri-derived models. Best quality labelled ‘W. C. Stenger’, others labelled ‘Victor Stenger’. Own oil varnish and European wood. Over 375 instruments completed; of variable workmanship. Bow maker from 1920. Tourte model. Willibald Conrad Stenger / No.. Chicago 19..

Henri Poidras+

Chicago. Contemporary maker who started making in 1903. Established himself in Chicago in 1909. His own model is inspired by that of Stradivarius. His own composition varnish, with a pure linseed oil basis, varies in colour from orange- yellow to dark red. His greatly appreciated works have caused him to be deservedly reputed. Business address : 334, South Wabash Avenue.

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