Julius Heinrich ZIMMERMANN

Auction price history

Highest auction price

£2,115

Type	Details	Sold	Price
Cello	76.2 cm Leipzig, 1890 c.	March 2011	£1,920
Viola Bow	S/E 58.0 g. [Workshop of]	April 2010	£1,561
Violin	35.9 cm Berlin, 1925 c.	April 2010	£1,305
Violin	35.7 cm Leipzig, 1920 c.	June 2009	£360
Cello Bow	G/E 78.5 g. Leipzig, 1900 c.	March 2008	£1,875
Cello Bow	S/E 76 g. Leipzig, 1900 c.	March 2008	£1,188
Violin		November 2007	£440
Cello Bow	73 g. branded "Zimmerman Lepizig"	July 2007	£144
Violin Bow	S/E 58 g.	November 2005	£1,737
Violin Bow	S/E 53 g.	May 2005	£565
Cello	1890 c.	April 2005	£2,115
Violin Bow	G/E 55.5 g.	July 2004	£537
Cello	1910 c.	November 1997	£575
Violin	1918	November 1993	£552
Violin	1900 c.	September 1992	£414
Violin	1908 c.	January 1992	£418
Violin Bow	S/T 58 g.	October 1989	£154
Violin	1890 c.	July 1988	£352
Viola	40.0 cm 1908	April 1987	£682
Violin	1900 c.	March 1987	£88
Violin	1900 c.	November 1986	£352
Violin	1900 c.	April 1985	£286

Maker Overview

History

Julius Heinrich Zimmermann, born in 1851 in Sternberg, Germany, established his business in St. Petersburg in 1876. Initially operating as a music publisher, his enterprise expanded, opening branches in Moscow from 1882 and Leipzig in 1886. According to Willibald Leo Lütgendorff in Die Geigen- und Lautenmacher vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart, a branch was also established in London in 1897. John Dilworth, in The Brompton’s Book of Violin & Bow Makers, notes the addition of a Riga branch in 1905. In 1895, Zimmermann founded a factory in St. Petersburg dedicated to the production of all types of instruments, bows, and accessories, employing skilled workers, some of whom came from Saxony. Willibald Leo Lütgendorff described the enterprise as a manufacturer of string, brass, and woodwind instruments. The business later relocated to Markneukirchen in 1908.

Craft

Methods: Julius Heinrich Zimmermann's factory in St. Petersburg, established in 1895, was notable for producing a wide range of instruments, bows, and accessories. According to John Dilworth in The Brompton’s Book of Violin & Bow Makers, its output included violins and cellos offered in various grades such as ‘Solo’ and ‘Concert’, which were generally of very high quality and craftsmanship.

Further Information

Technical Characteristics: Bows produced by Julius Heinrich Zimmermann's workshop were branded with identifiers such as "JUL. HEINR. ZIMMERMANN, LEIPZIG" and "Jul. Heinr. Zimmermann St. Petersburg. 18.. No...", as detailed by John Dilworth.

Summary

Julius Heinrich Zimmermann (b. 1851, Sternberg, Germany) was a prominent figure who left an indelible mark on both instrument manufacturing and music publishing. Establishing his business in St. Petersburg in 1876, his enterprise quickly expanded across major European cities like Moscow, Leipzig, London, and Riga. By 1895, he had founded a factory in St. Petersburg that became renowned for producing a wide array of musical instruments—from high-quality 'Solo' and 'Concert' grade violins and cellos to brass, woodwind instruments, bows, and accessories. This significant company, which fostered skilled craftsmanship, ultimately relocated to Markneukirchen in 1908, solidifying Zimmermann's legacy as a pivotal innovator in the musical instrument world.

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Biographies

John Dilworth Willibald Leo Lütgendorff

John Dilworth

ZIMMERMANN, Julius Heinrich Born 1851 Sternberg Germany. Established at St. Petersburg as a music publisher from 1876, eventually maintaining branches in Moscow from 1882, Leipzig 1886, and Riga 1905. Founded a factory in St. Petersburg in 1895 for all instruments, bows, and accessories, with workmen from Saxony. Relocated to Markneukirchen 1908. Violins and cellos in various grades: ‘Solo’ and ‘Concert‘. Generally of very high quality. Bows branded: JUL. HEINR. ZIMMERMANN, LEIPZIG Jul. Heinr. Zimmermann St. Petersburg. 18.. No…