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Anton (III) Thir (Thier)

Bratislava, 1765–1837

Active in Vienna c.1790-1837. Broad Stradivari model with heavy edgework. Dark red or orange varnish of good quality. Also made guitars. Antonius Thier filius Mathias / fecit Viennae. Anno 1812 [Benedek] — John Dilworth

Worked Bratislava
Made Viola, Violin
Family Son of Mathias Thir

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£6,900

2 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Violin35.5 cm Pressburg, 1773 Probably byMay 2008£2,085
Viola39.5 cm 1783March 1994£6,900

Biographies

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John Dilworth+

THIR (THIER), Anton (III) Born 1765, died 1837 Vienna Austria Son of Mathias Thir, below. Active in Vienna c.1790-1837. Broad Stradivari model with heavy edgework. Dark red or orange varnish of good quality. Also made guitars. Antonius Thier filius Mathias / fecit Viennae. Anno 1812 [Benedek]

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