Paul Knorr Violin, Markneukirchen, 1936
An excellent example of one of the finest makers to come out of Markneukirchen, Germany, this violin boasts power and rich overtones.
Labelled:
Paul Knorr
Markneukirchen 1936
Branded to the inside back plate:
P.*K
Back Length: 357mm
Upper Bout: 168mm
Center Bout: 113mm
Lower Bout: 205mm
Paul Knorr, born in 1882, studied violinmaking with Dolling. Working in Berlin and Breslau, he established himself in the Markneukirchen workshop of F & R Enders in 1918. Starting in 1921, Knorr became and independent maker. Attaining mastery of his craft, Knorr was highly respected for wood and material selection. He was also adept at following the patterns, approach, and varnishing techniques of the Cremonese masters.
Original: $22,000.00
-70%$22,000.00
$6,600.00
Description
An excellent example of one of the finest makers to come out of Markneukirchen, Germany, this violin boasts power and rich overtones.
Labelled:
Paul Knorr
Markneukirchen 1936
Branded to the inside back plate:
P.*K
Back Length: 357mm
Upper Bout: 168mm
Center Bout: 113mm
Lower Bout: 205mm
Paul Knorr, born in 1882, studied violinmaking with Dolling. Working in Berlin and Breslau, he established himself in the Markneukirchen workshop of F & R Enders in 1918. Starting in 1921, Knorr became and independent maker. Attaining mastery of his craft, Knorr was highly respected for wood and material selection. He was also adept at following the patterns, approach, and varnishing techniques of the Cremonese masters.
