Jacob Fendt

Violin maker
(1815 – 1849)

Jacob Fendt was the third son of Bernhard S. Fendt (I). He was a pupil of his brother Bernhard (II). Later, he worked for J. A. Turner in Cornhill and for R. Davis in Coventry Street. George Hart noted that he was the best maker among the three sons of Bernhard (I), although rare examples with his own brand or label are somewhat crude. His life of poverty and illness, shared with the rest of the family, ...Read More likely had a significant impact on his abilities. Occasionally, he branded his work beneath the fingerboard: 'J. Fendt'. Read Less

Price History

- The auction record for this maker is $58,720 in Mar 2008, for a violin.
- 18 auction price results.

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