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Franz Winkler

worked 1900–1910

Bow maker employed by Julius Guetter c.1900-1910. Personal model, known as the ‘Winkler’, also Tourte and Voirin models. Branded: JULIUS GUETTER PHILADELPHIA PA — John Dilworth
Made Bass Bow, Cello Bow, Violin Bow
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A silver-mounted violin bow by F. Winkler — head and frog
Violin bow by Franz Winkler. Sold by Amati — from the archive.

Instruments

Auction Price History

Highest auction price

£1,320

31 results

Type Details Auction house Sold Price
Cello BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped F. Winkler with an arrow through the name, very good condition Lot 7GardinerMarch 2025£1,037est. £ 300-500
Violin BowA silver-mounted violin bow by F. Winkler Lot 102AmatiOctober 2020£632est. £ 500-700
Violin BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped F. Winkler, tinsel lapping Lot 242Brompton’sSeptember 2020£1,320est. £ 500-800
Violin BowSilver mounted, octagonal stick stamped F. Winkler Lot 246Brompton’sJune 2017£480est. £ 400-600
Violin BowSilver mounted, round stick stamped F. Winkler pierced with arrow Lot 18Brompton’sOctober 2013£1,080est. £ 500-800
Violin BowViolin Bow Lot 850MorphyFebruary 2013£343est. $ 400-500
Violin BowGold mounted, stamped F. Winkler Lot 161TarisioDecember 2012£744est. $ 1,000-1,500
Violin BowS/E 55 g. without hair—October 2011£345
Violin BowS/E 56.8 g. without hair—May 2011£213
Violin BowS/E 53 g. without hair—October 2010£446
Violin BowS/E 56 g. (later adjustor)—October 2010£480
Violin BowS/E 60 g.—December 2009£720
Violin BowG/E 60.5 g. Markneukirchen, 1920 c.—October 2009£949
Violin BowS/E 54 g.—June 2009£288
Violin BowS/E 63 g.—November 2005£474
Cello BowS/E 74 g.—May 2005£423
Violin BowG/E 57.5 g.—May 2005£611
Violin BowG/E 61.5 g.—March 2005£384
Cello BowS/E 78 g.—October 2004£598
Violin BowS/E 57 g.—May 2003£404
Violin BowS/E 57 g.—May 2002£315
Cello BowS/E 76 g.—November 2000£442
Violin BowN/E 61 g.—September 2000£402
Bass BowS/E 138 g.—May 2000£224
Violin BowS/E 61 g.—October 1997£110
Violin BowS/E 56 g.—May 1996£376
Cello BowS/E 77 g.—December 1995£687
Violin BowS/E 59 g.—November 1992£220
Violin BowS/E 60 g.—November 1992£359
Violin BowS/E 59 g.—January 1992£242
Cello BowS/E 75 g.—June 1990£308

Biographies

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

John Dilworth+

WINKLER, Franz Worked circa. 1900-1910 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA. Bow maker employed by Julius Guetter c.1900-1910. Personal model, known as the ‘Winkler’, also Tourte and Voirin models. Branded: JULIUS GUETTER PHILADELPHIA PA

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