Julius Heinrich Zimmermann
Berlin, Leipzig, b. 1851
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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| Type | Details | Auction house | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violin | Labelled Jul. Henry Zimmermann Leipzig St. ..., two-piece back, varnish of a light brown orange colour Lot 2790 | Hargesheim. | March 2026 | £446est. Estimate € 50 |
| Silver mounted, round stik stamped Jul. Heinr. Zimmerman, ebony frog with pearl eye Lot 2226 | — | December 2022 | £244est. £ 200-400 | |
| Labelled Jul. Heinr. Zimmermann, Leipzig, St Petersburg, Moskau, London, no. 4014 Lot 2434 | — | December 2020 | £240est. £ 200-300 | |
| Silver mounted, round stick stamped Jul Heinr Zimmermann Lot 66 | — | March 2019 | £570est. £ 600-900 | |
| Labelled Jul. Heinr. Zimmermann, Leipzig. St. Petersburg. Moskau. London, no. 4017 Lot 1430 | — | June 2018 | £360est. £ 300-500 | |
| Silver mounted, round stick stamped Jul. Heinr. Zimmermann, Berlin, good condition Lot 144 | — | December 2015 | £540est. £ 400-600 | |
| Silver mounted, round stick stamped Jul. Heinr. Zimmermann, ebony frog with pearl eye Lot 1255 | — | September 2015 | £480est. £ 250-350 | |
| Labelled Jul. Heinr. Zimmermann, Moskau, St Petersburg. Riga. no. 15. Lot 867 | — | June 2015 | £480est. £ 200-400 | |
| Labelled Jules Heinrich Zimmermann, Leipzig, 1914, no. 4054 Lot 56 | — | May 2014 | £708est. £ 400-600 | |
| From a private German collection, silver mounted, round stick stamped JUL. HEINR. ZIMMERMANN ... Lot 152 | — | October 2013 | £1,680est. £ 400-600 | |
| Silver mounted, octagonal stick stamped Zimmerman - Knopf, later button and frog Lot 181 | — | June 2013 | £480est. £ 500-800 | |
| Silver mounted, round stick stamped Jules Heinr. Zimmermann, no hair Lot 30 | — | March 2012 | £2,640est. £ 300-500 | |
| 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 |
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Maker Overview
Life
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. 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.
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- Julius Heinrich Zimmermann's factory in St. Petersburg, established in 1895, was notable for producing a wide range of instruments, bows, and accessories. 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.
Biographies
The overview above is drawn from the following published accounts. Read them in the original:
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…
Willibald Leo Lütgendorff+
Fabrikant von Musikinstrumenten (Streich-, Blech- und Holzinstrumenten): errichtete sein Geschäft 1876 in Petersburg, 1882 in Moskau, 1886 in Leipzig und 1897 in London; beschäftigt in den einzelnen Orten geschickte Arbeiter.
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