Gustav Wunderlich
Leipzig, 1872–1937
Pupil of Karl Kohler in Schönbach. Violin and bow maker. Worked in Berlin and established in Leipzig from 1897. Cremonese models. Claimed to make the smallest instruments in the world, sold as souvenirs and curiosities. Patented his own bow design 1926. — John Dilworth
Auction Price History
Highest auction price
8 results
| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin Bow | Silver mounted, stamped Gustav Wunderlich, Leipzig Lot 94 | Tarisio | June 2013 | £503est. $ 400-600 |
| Violin | Branded internally G. A. Wunderlich Lot 434 | Brompton’s | June 2012 | £288est. £ 300-500 |
| Violin | 35.8 cm Leipzig, 1920 Workshop of | — | October 2010 | £1,878 |
| Cello Bow | S/E 76 g. without hair | — | October 2010 | £130 |
| Violin Bow | G/E 56 g. | — | May 1994 | £482 |
| Violin Bow | S/E 60 g. | — | May 1993 | £293 |
| Violin | 1925 | — | October 1982 | £453 |
| Violin | 1926 | — | March 1982 | £611 |
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John Dilworth+
Gustav Born 1872 Luby (Schönbach) Czech Republic, died 1937 Leipzig Germany. Pupil of Karl Kohler in Schönbach. Violin and bow maker. Worked in Berlin and established in Leipzig from 1897. Cremonese models. Claimed to make the smallest instruments in the world, sold as souvenirs and curiosities. Patented his own bow design 1926.
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