Violin 1795 Josef Klotz in Mittenwalde

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Posted by northviking
16 years ago
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Description I researched a little on the violin and found out that it was build by one of the master violin makers Josef Klotz in south Germany ca. 1795. Inside are two old label one bigger rectangular ca. 3 X 1.5 inches with: Josef Klotz in Mittenwalde Anno 1797 and a real small one with: Made in Germany in older German letters imprinted. The Violin needs a miner job done at the lower end of the body. Overall sounds great and is in great shape.
Category Music and Music Instruments
Medium Wood
Distinguishing marks Josef Klotz in Mittenwalde Anno 1795 in Germany
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item violin
Date Period 1795
Weight around 1lbs.
History It was givin to me as a gift from a friend years ago.
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Price Paid (If known) gift
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Submitted by Anonymous

i found this interesting as i have a josef klotz violin, i am researching. label reads, "Josf Kloz, Mittenwald, e&J minorsk, hqmdorg, auder iser, anno 17-- excuse this if not accurate, hrd for me to read. i was wondering, if u know where to contact to see if violin is not a forgery. thank you [email protected]

Submitted by richmondartrestoration

Some go up to $35,000 depending on which maker produced it. I believe there were 25 artisans who created the Klotz line. Some have been estimated at a few thousand, to thirty five or more. There are several high end instrument stores across the US who have appraisal services, some free, most not....but worth it. We have a 1795 Klotz 3/4 violin that was appraised in 1985 for $10 to $12,000 plus $800 for each bow we had.
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